PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov (ranked 3436 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Oyalade (ranked 4434 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gazimagomedov
vs
Oyalade

175 cm
25
158 lbs
3 - 14 - 0

177 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Oyalade!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oyalade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oyalade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oyalade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gazimagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oyalade somewhat.
Oyalade moves in looking to clinch but Gazimagomedov pushes him off.
Gazimagomedov shoots in and drives through. Oyalade sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Gazimagomedov. No joy for Oyalade on that attempt.
Oyalade fails to land the takedown.
Gazimagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Oyalade breaks away and moves out of range.
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Oyalade.
Gazimagomedov throws a wild body kick that Oyalade sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyalade dodges the punch combination from Gazimagomedov.
Oyalade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gazimagomedov defends well and Oyalade ends up having to push Gazimagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice cross by Oyalade.
Gazimagomedov tries for a takedown but Oyalade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oyalade motions for Gazimagomedov to come forward. Oyalade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oyalade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazimagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Oyalade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oyalade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oyalade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gazimagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Oyalade. No joy for Gazimagomedov on that attempt.
Oyalade with a poor takedown

and Gazimagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gazimagomedov.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Gazimagomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oyalade unleashes a big counter combination but Gazimagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oyalade throws a good cross that connects.
Oyalade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazimagomedov looks to land a combination but Oyalade avoids it well.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyalade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazimagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gazimagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Oyalade is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade shoots in but Gazimagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gazimagomedov. No joy for Oyalade on that attempt.

Oyalade gets tackled into the cage by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov maintains the clinch.
Gazimagomedov is pushing Oyalade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Oyalade jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gazimagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Oyalade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oyalade manages to kick Gazimagomedov off! Gazimagomedov jumps back into Oyalade's guard.
Oyalade keeping moving, preventing Gazimagomedov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oyalade has a closed guard, preventing Gazimagomedov from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyalade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gazimagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oyalade swivels and escapes.
Oyalade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gazimagomedov.
Oyalade fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gazimagomedov is defended easily by Oyalade.
Oyalade dives in for a single leg takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyalade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gazimagomedov defends it nicely.
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Oyalade.

Gazimagomedov drives through and clinches with Oyalade against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyalade blocks an elbow strike.
Oyalade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gazimagomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oyalade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oyalade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov is defending well.
Gazimagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Oyalade.
Gazimagomedov avoiding damage.
Gazimagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oyalade to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gazimagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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.
Oyalade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gazimagomedov smiles and moves away.
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oyalade defends it nicely.
Oyalade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gazimagomedov.
Oyalade has his takedown stuffed

and Gazimagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oyalade or perhaps it was just good defense by Gazimagomedov, which made it look bad.
Gazimagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gazimagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gazimagomedov.
Oyalade is breathing heavily.
Oyalade shoots in and drives through. Gazimagomedov sprawls well.
Gazimagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Oyalade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oyalade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oyalade defends well and Gazimagomedov ends up having to push Oyalade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oyalade.
Oyalade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Oyalade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gazimagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oyalade can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov lands a high kick!
Gazimagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oyalade swivels and escapes.

Gazimagomedov has managed to clinch.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oyalade shoots for a takedown but Gazimagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gazimagomedov looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazimagomedov stalls.

Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gazimagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Oyalade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gazimagomedov is defended easily by Oyalade.

Oyalade closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyalade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oyalade trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov jumps guard but Oyalade stands there with Gazimagomedov around his waist. Gazimagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyalade shoots in and drives through. Gazimagomedov sprawls well.
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Oyalade tries to sprawl out of it but Gazimagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oyalade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oyalade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Oyalade fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gazimagomedov defends well and Oyalade ends up having to push Gazimagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gazimagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oyalade but Oyalade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oyalade with the counter takedown but Gazimagomedov avoids it easily.
Oyalade tries a head kick but it misses.
Oyalade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Gazimagomedov throws a nice head kick!

Gazimagomedov clinches up against the cage.
Oyalade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gazimagomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gazimagomedov manages to pull guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Oyalade is proving a slippery customer.
Oyalade passes into half guard.
Oyalade looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oyalade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gazimagomedov keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov pushes Oyalade off but Oyalade dives into side control.

Oyalade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gazimagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gazimagomedov tries to improve position but can't.

Oyalade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gazimagomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyalade controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephen Oyalade.
I think Gazimagomedov 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov!