PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aadeep Lal Tamang (ranked 24258 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayarmandakh Bayasgalan (ranked 4076 p4p, 0 weight class). Bayasgalan has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Aadeep Lal Tamang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lal Tamang
vs
Bayasgalan

167 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

171 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aadeep Lal Tamang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bayarmandakh Bayasgalan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayasgalan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lal Tamang's waist but Lal Tamang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bayasgalan off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lal Tamang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bayasgalan wants to counter with a clinch but Lal Tamang pushes him away.
Lal Tamang lands a front kick.
Bayasgalan looks winded!

Lal Tamang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lal Tamang is trying to force a seperation but Bayasgalan has the dominant position.
Lal Tamang is trying to push Bayasgalan away but Bayasgalan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lal Tamang can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayasgalan is working for takedown but Lal Tamang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bayasgalan jumps guard but Lal Tamang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aadeep Lal Tamang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayarmandakh Bayasgalan.

Lal Tamang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayasgalan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lal Tamang leaves Bayasgalan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lal Tamang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lal Tamang doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bayasgalan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lal Tamang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bayasgalan is defending well.
Lal Tamang gets underhooks to prevent Bayasgalan's takedown attempt.
Lal Tamang tries to score a body lock takedown but Bayasgalan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Lal Tamang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bayasgalan clinches with his opponent.
Bayasgalan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lal Tamang lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lal Tamang scores with a nice short uppercut.

Bayasgalan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lal Tamang is trying to keep an underhook but Bayasgalan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bayasgalan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lal Tamang sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayasgalan wants to pass the guard but Lal Tamang is defending well.
Lal Tamang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bayasgalan scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lal Tamang is trying to get back to full guard.
Bayasgalan stalling.
Bayasgalan wants to stand up but Lal Tamang has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bayasgalan passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Lal Tamang's face as Bayasgalan controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bayasgalan tries for a kimura but Lal Tamang is defending well.
Bayasgalan takes a little break here. Lal Tamang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bayasgalan tries to stand but Lal Tamang is controlling his head.
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 Aadeep Lal Tamang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lal Tamang tries to clinch but Bayasgalan moves out of range.
Lal Tamang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bayasgalan is fending him off so far but Lal Tamang persists. Nope, Bayasgalan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lal Tamang. Bayasgalan shrugs it off though.

Lal Tamang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bayasgalan is looking to work some ground and pound but Lal Tamang has wrist control.
Lal Tamang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bayasgalan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lal Tamang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lal Tamang has escaped and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bayasgalan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lal Tamang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayasgalan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lal Tamang preventing the sweep.
Lal Tamang throws a strike but Bayasgalan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lal Tamang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lal Tamang, not yet.
Bayasgalan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bayasgalan slips nicely into half guard.
Bayarmandakh Bayasgalan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lal Tamang wants to improve his position but Bayasgalan is controlling well.

Bayasgalan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayasgalan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lal Tamang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayasgalan on the ground.
Bayasgalan stops Lal Tamang from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayasgalan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lal Tamang has his takedown stuffed
and Bayasgalan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bayarmandakh Bayasgalan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lal Tamang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Lal Tamang fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bayasgalan is defended easily by Lal Tamang.
Lal Tamang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bayasgalan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayasgalan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bayasgalan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayasgalan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lal Tamang, right into the meat.
Lal Tamang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayasgalan's waist but Bayasgalan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lal Tamang off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadeep Lal Tamang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bayasgalan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lal Tamang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bayasgalan somewhat.
Bayasgalan leaves Lal Tamang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lal Tamang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bayasgalan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lal Tamang thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bayasgalan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bayasgalan is looking to stall here but Lal Tamang recovers full guard.
Bayasgalan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lal Tamang being controlled here, momentarily.
Bayasgalan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayasgalan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Bayasgalan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lal Tamang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lal Tamang tries to bench press Bayasgalan off him but Bayasgalan keeps the position.
Lal Tamang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bayasgalan wants to stand but Lal Tamang has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lal Tamang being controlled here, momentarily.
Bayasgalan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bayarmandakh Bayasgalan.
I think Bayasgalan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bayarmandakh Bayasgalan!