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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirsad Fajic (ranked 5512 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nnaemeka Iyagbor (ranked 5060 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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158 lbs
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180 cm
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157 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirsad Fajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nnaemeka Iyagbor!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fajic gets tackled into the cage by Iyagbor. Iyagbor maintains the clinch.
Fajic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyagbor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fajic back to the cage. Iyagbor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Iyagbor dives in and grabs Fajic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fajic pushes down on Iyagbor's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyagbor.
Iyagbor fails with the takedown
and Fajic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mirsad Fajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nnaemeka Iyagbor.
Fajic wants the takedown. Iyagbor is fighting it off but Fajic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Iyagbor's guard against the cage.
Iyagbor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fajic wants to stand but Iyagbor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fajic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iyagbor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajic throwing strikes from guard but Iyagbor blocks nicely.
Fajic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iyagbor wants to sweep here but Fajic controlling him for the moment.
Iyagbor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fajic postures up.
Fajic throwing strikes from guard but Iyagbor blocks nicely.
Iyagbor is looking to sweep but instead, Fajic has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iyagbor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fajic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iyagbor trying to control from the bottom.
Fajic throwing shots but Iyagbor is blocking nicely.
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Iyagbor defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fajic is trying to work for a kimura but Iyagbor is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iyagbor is trying to control but can't.
Fajic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iyagbor defends it well.
Fajic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fajic is thwarting Iyagbor's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fajic stuffs the takedown attempt from Iyagbor. Iyagbor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fajic moves into range and clinches up with Iyagbor.
Iyagbor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fajic pulls guard effortlessly.
Fajic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iyagbor defends well.
Fajic has his foot on Iyagbor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iyagbor works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajic is striking from the bottom but Iyagbor uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Fajic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fajic tries to get out of the position.
Fajic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Fajic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fajic misses with a series of wild punches.
Fajic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Iyagbor's half guard.
Fajic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iyagbor defending well though.
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Iyagbor defends the submission attempt.
Fajic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyagbor wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajic thows a huge punch but Iyagbor dodges it nicely.
Iyagbor trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Iyagbor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Iyagbor punching from the bottom.
Fajic blocks the strikes from Iyagbor.
Iyagbor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fajic.
Fajic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fajic.
Fajic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iyagbor's head.
Fajic throwing shots but Iyagbor is blocking nicely.
Iyagbor trying to control from the bottom.
Iyagbor is trying to control but Fajic passes into side control!
Iyagbor is looking to regain half guard here but Fajic keeps moving and retains side control.
Fajic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Iyagbor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fajic throws a strike aimed at the side of Iyagbor's head but Iyagbor avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajic misses with the ground and pound.
Iyagbor sneaks back into half guard.
Fajic lands with a punch from half guard.
Fajic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iyagbor is just riding it out for now. Fajic eventually gives up the hold.
Fajic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fajic blocks the strikes from Iyagbor.
Iyagbor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fajic.
Iyagbor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fajic manages to get himself to full guard.
Fajic keeping moving, preventing Iyagbor from controlling successfully.
Fajic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Iyagbor has picked Fajic up and slammed him! Fajic can't keep hold of the triangle and Iyagbor manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iyagbor wants to control but Fajic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Fajic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Iyagbor. No joy for Fajic on that attempt.
Iyagbor lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyagbor.
Fajic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Iyagbor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fajic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iyagbor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFajic.
Fajic clinches up with Iyagbor and pushes him back against the cage.
Fajic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iyagbor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fajic prevents it.
Iyagbor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyagbor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fajic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirsad Fajic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fajic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fajic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyagbor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fajic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iyagbor tries to stall but Fajic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iyagbor blocks the elbow strike.
Fajic blocks an uppercut.
Iyagbor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fajic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iyagbor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fajic tries for a takedown but Iyagbor manages to get underhooks.
Iyagbor looking for a takedown.
Fajic breaks the clinch.
Iyagbor blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iyagbor clinches up with Fajic and pushes him back against the cage.
Fajic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Iyagbor regains guard immediately.
Iyagbor is wriggling around but Fajic manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fajic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iyagbor's head.
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Iyagbor defends the submission attempt.
Iyagbor gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iyagbor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fajic has Iyagbor in his guard.
Fajic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Iyagbor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Iyagbor wants to pass the guard but Fajic is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iyagbor pushes down on Fajic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fajic actively working from the bottom here.
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. Iyagbor connects with a nice short shot to Fajic's temple.
Iyagbor trying to control from half guard but Fajic is working away.
Fajic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nnaemeka Iyagbor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirsad Fajic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fajic is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nnaemeka Iyagbor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fajic 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirsad Fajic!
Mirsad Fajic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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RATING
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