PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dzhumagaliev
vs
Hamidovich Saitiev

185 cm
36
168 lbs
34 - 21 - 1

183 cm
35
185 lbs
16 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dzhumagaliev.

Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dzhumagaliev is trying to defend but Hamidovich Saitiev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hamidovich Saitiev prevents Dzhumagaliev from standing back up.
Dzhumagaliev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice short elbow.
Hamidovich Saitiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dzhumagaliev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to take a break and control but Dzhumagaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dzhumagaliev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to control Hamidovich Saitiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dzhumagaliev avoid being mounted?
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Dzhumagaliev's temple.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dzhumagaliev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dzhumagaliev taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzhumagaliev is not content to let Hamidovich Saitiev control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a huge punch but Dzhumagaliev dodges it nicely.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzhumagaliev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev slows the pace down in half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzhumagaliev taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Dzhumagaliev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Dzhumagaliev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Hamidovich Saitiev to pass to mount.
Oh Dzhumagaliev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling the action here.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamidovich Saitiev working Dzhumagaliev over with strikes.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound. Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound. Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dzhumagaliev kicks Hamidovich Saitiev off and gets back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hamidovich Saitiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamidovich Saitiev goes for a double leg but Dzhumagaliev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dzhumagaliev continues to drive forward.
Dzhumagaliev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev feints a jab promting Hamidovich Saitiev to slip. Dzhumagaliev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamidovich Saitiev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Hamidovich Saitiev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dzhumagaliev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hamidovich Saitiev is in Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up over Dzhumagaliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev works over Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a strike but Dzhumagaliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to stand up but Dzhumagaliev isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dzhumagaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to keep a closed guard but Dzhumagaliev is proving a slippery customer.
Hamidovich Saitiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dzhumagaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dzhumagaliev prevents Hamidovich Saitiev from getting back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a hook to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Hamidovich Saitiev backing up. Hamidovich Saitiev nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up but Hamidovich Saitiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamidovich Saitiev feints the counter takedown.

Dzhumagaliev gets caught napping as Hamidovich Saitiev dives in and scores a takedown. Dzhumagaliev manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamidovich Saitiev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up over Dzhumagaliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamidovich Saitiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to sit in guard and control but Dzhumagaliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hamidovich Saitiev is pulling down on Dzhumagaliev's head. It's preventing any offense from Dzhumagaliev, at least for the moment.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamidovich Saitiev, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dzhumagaliev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev stops Hamidovich Saitiev from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Hamidovich Saitiev keeps it at a distance.
And Hamidovich Saitiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Dzhumagaliev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.

Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Dzhumagaliev's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzhumagaliev keeping moving, preventing Hamidovich Saitiev from controlling successfully.
Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dzhumagaliev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hamidovich Saitiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dzhumagaliev!
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to control but instead Dzhumagaliev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev stops Dzhumagaliev from getting back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dzhumagaliev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Hamidovich Saitiev prevents Dzhumagaliev from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzhumagaliev is staying active underneath Hamidovich Saitiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control from half guard but Dzhumagaliev is working away.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Dzhumagaliev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Hamidovich Saitiev off looking to stand but Hamidovich Saitiev dives back in and keeps control.
Dzhumagaliev is staying active underneath Hamidovich Saitiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzhumagaliev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dzhumagaliev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hamidovich Saitiev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dzhumagaliev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hamidovich Saitiev! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!