PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arbi Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amagov comes into the arena with Timur Mucuraev - Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Marciano has chosen rocky song as his entrance music. Arbi Amagov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Amagov
vs
Marciano

177 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arbi Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marciano's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amagov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.

Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here.
Amagov postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov preventing the sweep.
Amagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marciano's guard.
Marciano trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amagov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Amagov connects with a couple of short punches.
Amagov is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amagov lands a couple of digs.
Amagov connects with a couple of short punches.
Amagov scoring with punches to the head and body.

Amagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amagov postures up.
Amagov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marciano is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amagov slips nicely into half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Amagov.
Marciano is trying to control but can't.
Amagov lands with a punch from half guard.
Amagov moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Marciano is defending well.
Marciano is not content to let Amagov control the position.
Amagov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Amagov prevents Marciano from escaping the position.

Amagov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Amagov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

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.

Amagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marciano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Marciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marciano is trying to get back to half guard.

Amagov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marciano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Amagov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arbi Amagov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Marciano tries to clinch there but Amagov circles away.
Amagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.

Marciano gets caught napping as Amagov dives in and scores a takedown. Marciano manages to retain guard.
Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Amagov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marciano wants to stand but Amagov is controlling the position.
Marciano is trying to keep Amagov in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arbi Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position.
Amagov forces his way into half guard.
Amagov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amagov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Amagov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marciano tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Amagov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arbi Amagov!
An out of breath Arbi Amagov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.