PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mihailescu Magnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnet comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse. Ismailov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ali Dimaev. Adam Ismailov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magnet
vs
Ismailov

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Mihailescu Magnet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Ismailov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihailescu Magnet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnet throws a sloppy head kick
and Ismailov counters with a solid body kick.
Magnet lunges at Ismailov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ismailov's hand.
Ismailov is looking to clinch but Magnet is avoiding it.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnet lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Adam Ismailov has been cut.
Magnet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magnet.
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!
Ismailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnet avoids it really well and circles away.
Ismailov misses with a few strikes there.
Ismailov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnet tries to avoid it but Ismailov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnet to the ground. Magnet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mihailescu Magnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ismailov.
Magnet stuffs the takedown attempt from Ismailov. Ismailov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ismailov is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magnet has closed the distance and engaged Ismailov in a clinch.

Magnet breaks from the clinch.
Magnet misses with a body kick.

Magnet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ismailov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ismailov looks gassed!

Magnet has hold of one of Ismailov's legs. Ismailov is fighting the takedown attempt but Magnet gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ismailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnet.
Ismailov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Magnet throwing strikes from guard but Ismailov blocks nicely.
Magnet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ismailov on the ground.
Magnet trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Magnet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnet stands up over Ismailov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ismailov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magnet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ismailov pulls Magnet in close to prevent any damage.
Magnet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magnet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ismailov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov won't allow Magnet to get back to his feet.
Ismailov is pushing down on Magnet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magnet is fighting to maintain full guard but Ismailov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ismailov stops Magnet from getting back to his feet.

Ismailov stands up from half guard.
Magnet avoids the head kick by Ismailov.
Magnet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnet avoids the head kick by Ismailov.

Ismailov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magnet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ismailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magnet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ismailov is retaining full guard.
Ismailov is pulling down on Magnet's head. It's preventing any offense from Magnet, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ismailov being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magnet throws a nice looking combination but Ismailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ismailov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magnet is fending him off so far but Ismailov persists. Nope, Magnet circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magnet throws a head kick but Ismailov moves out of range.
Ismailov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magnet shoots for a double leg takedown but Ismailov sprawls well. He's pushed Magnet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ismailov instigates a clinch.
Ismailov prevents Magnet from breaking the clinch.

Ismailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnet throws a one two combo.
Ismailov moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ismailov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magnet as he jumps to the side.

Ismailov pushes Magnet up against the cage in a clinch.
Ismailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magnet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihailescu Magnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ismailov.
Magnet gets underhooks to prevent Ismailov's takedown attempt.
Ismailov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magnet landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Ismailov manages to break the clinch.
Magnet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ismailov as he jumps to the side.
Ismailov has his takedown stuffed
and Magnet counters with a three punch combo that has Ismailov backing up. Ismailov nods at Magnet to acknowledge the strikes.
Magnet misses with a body kick.
Ismailov ducks right into an uppercut from Magnet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnet throws a head kick but Ismailov moves out of range.
Ismailov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magnet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magnet.
Mihailescu Magnet is winning the standup battle so far.
Magnet throws a right hand that Ismailov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ismailov also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Ismailov as Magnet shoots in.
Magnet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ismailov's head.
Magnet cracks Ismailov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnet scores with the left hand. Ismailov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ismailov is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov shoots for a takedown but Magnet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ismailov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Magnet is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ismailov.
Ismailov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihailescu Magnet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ismailov counters with a nice leg kick.
Magnet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magnet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ismailov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magnet pinned against the cage. Magnet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ismailov fails to land the takedown.
Ismailov throws a push kick but Magnet slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ismailov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ismailov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Magnet drives through with a takedown into Ismailov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ismailov keeping moving, preventing Magnet from controlling successfully.
Ismailov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ismailov lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mihailescu Magnet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Ismailov's cut.
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!

Ismailov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magnet pinned against the cage. Magnet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magnet blocks a head kick by Ismailov.
Magnet is looking to land body kicks.

Magnet dives in and scores a takedown into Ismailov's guard.

Ismailov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magnet defends well.
Magnet trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ismailov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Mihailescu Magnet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Magnet gets a takedown into half guard.
Ismailov trying to control here.
Ismailov is trying to stand back up but Magnet is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mihailescu Magnet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ismailov is trying to stand back up but Magnet is controlling him
Magnet sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mihailescu Magnet.

Magnet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ismailov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ismailov's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismailov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ismailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ismailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magnet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Magnet drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ismailov dives on top into guard.
Ismailov trying to control but Magnet is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Ismailov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ismailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnet moves in looking to clinch but Ismailov pushes him off.
Magnet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magnet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ismailov moves away.
Ismailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnet avoids it really well and circles away.
Magnet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magnet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magnet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ismailov wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Ismailov. No joy for Magnet on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mihailescu Magnet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magnet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mihailescu Magnet!
Mihailescu Magnet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.