PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isa Musaev (ranked 3696 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Da Silva Miyao (ranked 2736 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Musaev
vs
Da Silva Miyao

177 cm
25
156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isa Musaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paulo Da Silva Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyao doesn't manage to clinch there - Musaev circles away.
Miyao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Miyao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Musaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miyao somewhat.
Musaev blocks the body kick.
Musaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyao pinned against the cage. Miyao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Musaev as he avoids it easily.
Isa Musaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Da Silva Miyao.

Musaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miyao quickly recovers to half guard.
Miyao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Musaev controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao has his hands on Musaev's head, controlling the position.
Musaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now.
Musaev is working hard here to advance position.

That's two 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.
Miyao trying to control the position.

Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musaev defends well.
Miyao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Musaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Musaev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miyao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Musaev, into his guard.

Miyao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyao trying to control but Musaev is working from the bottom.
Musaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Musaev keeps moving.
Miyao throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Musaev keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao is fighting to break Musaev's control of his arms but Musaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miyao shoots in looking for a takedown but Musaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musaev misses with a two punch combination.
Miyao dives in and grabs Musaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Musaev pushes down on Miyao's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musaev tries to avoid it but Miyao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musaev to the ground. Musaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Musaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyao looks winded!
Musaev throws a head kick but Miyao moves out of range.
Miyao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musaev checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Isa Musaev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Musaev takes the fight into the clinch.

Musaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miyao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Musaev swivels and escapes.
Miyao shoots in for a double leg but Musaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isa Musaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Da Silva Miyao.
Miyao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Miyao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Musaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miyao is in Musaev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Musaev, not yet.
Miyao is breathing heavily.
Miyao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Musaev wants to get back to his feet but Miyao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Musaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Musaev, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miyao dives in and grabs Musaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Musaev pushes down on Miyao's head and hops out.

Musaev closes the distance and pushes Miyao back into the cage.
Miyao is trying to pull guard but Musaev has him pressed against the cage.

Musaev has Miyao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Musaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miyao tumbling to the mat - Musaev dives into Miyao's guard.
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Musaev is proving a slippery customer.

Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musaev defends well.
Musaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyao on the ground.
Miyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miyao is trying to control the position but Musaev postures up.
Musaev is working Miyao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Musaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musaev's guard.

Musaev looking to control but Miyao passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musaev wants to control but Miyao passes into side.
Musaev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miyao is controlling him well.
Musaev defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao throws an elbow but Musaev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Musaev is not content to let Miyao control the position.
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 Isa Musaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Miyao fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyao slaps away a takedown attempt from Musaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Musaev.
Miyao misses with a takedown
and Musaev counters with a left and a right that stings Miyao.
Miyao shoots in and drives through. Musaev sprawls well.
Isa Musaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Da Silva Miyao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt

and Musaev moves into the clinch.
Miyao is trying to break the clinch but Musaev is controlling him.

Musaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miyao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miyao fails with the takedown

and Musaev counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Musaev breaks from the clinch.
Musaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyao can do to turn this around?
Musaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyao's waist but Miyao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musaev off to one side.
Miyao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Isa Musaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Musaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Miyao sprawls well. He's pushed Musaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Musaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyao shoots for a takedown but Musaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Musaev. No joy for Miyao on that attempt.

Musaev moves into the clinch.
Musaev lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Musaev lands a nice uppercut.
Miyao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Musaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miyao.

Musaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isa Musaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Musaev closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Musaev pulls guard successfully.
Musaev looking to control.
Miyao won't allow Musaev to sweep him here.
Musaev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Musaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyao is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaev keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.

Miyao gets to his feet - Musaev follows without any prompting.
Miyao fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Musaev clinches with his opponent.

Musaev pulls Miyao into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is looking to stand up but Musaev won't let him.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Musaev keeps moving.

Miyao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Musaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musaev stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao.
Paulo Da Silva Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isa Musaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Miyao has his foot on Musaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musaev works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isa Musaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Musaev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isa Musaev!