PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Gazimagomedov (ranked 2014 p4p, 234 weight class) and Ayuh Mundur (ranked 1878 p4p, 221 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gazimagomedov
vs
Mundur

182 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Arcticus University: London

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ayuh Mundur!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mundur dodges the punch combination from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mundur.
A telegraphed right hand from Mundur misses the target.
Gazimagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gazimagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mundur circles away.
Mundur throws a jab when Gazimagomedov was well out of range.
Mundur dodges the punch combination from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mundur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mundur moves out of range as Gazimagomedov strikes.
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch.
Gazimagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundur throws a jab but it's blocked by Gazimagomedov.
Mundur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mundur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mundur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gazimagomedov tries to clinch but Mundur is having none of it.

Mundur shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazimagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mundur from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundur is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gazimagomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mundur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mundur has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mahogany Temple. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gazimagomedov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

Mundur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gazimagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Mundur advances to full mount.

Mundur throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gazimagomedov has his hands clasped together but Mundur breaks the hold and Gazimagomedov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mundur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayuh Mundur!