PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Babeep Burnmegamedov (ranked 3701 p4p, 6869 weight class) and Julain Swag (ranked 400 p4p, 588 weight class). Burnmegamedov comes to the cage accompanied by Russia National Anthem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Swag's choice of entrance music: Goof GOb Them. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burnmegamedov
vs
Swag

177 cm
18
160
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
160
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Babeep Burnmegamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julain Swag!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burnmegamedov circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swag ducks under a wild hook from Burnmegamedov.
Swag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burnmegamedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnmegamedov.
Swag shoots for a double leg takedown but Burnmegamedov sprawls well. He's pushed Swag's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swag closes the distance and clinches up with Burnmegamedov, looking for a takedown. Swag pushes Burnmegamedov against the cage but Burnmegamedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnmegamedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babeep Burnmegamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julain Swag.
Swag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burnmegamedov is fending him off so far but Swag persists. Nope, Burnmegamedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Swag shoots in for a double leg but Burnmegamedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Burnmegamedov lands.
Jab, jab by Burnmegamedov - just one landing.
Burnmegamedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Swag off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnmegamedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swag.
Burnmegamedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burnmegamedov misses with a wild combination.
Swag tries to clinch there but Burnmegamedov circles away.
Swag closes the distance and clinches up with Burnmegamedov, looking for a takedown. Swag pushes Burnmegamedov against the cage but Burnmegamedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swag fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burnmegamedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swag's guard.
Burnmegamedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Swag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swag is trying to keep Burnmegamedov in close.
Burnmegamedov works over Swag with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burnmegamedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burnmegamedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burnmegamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov trying to control but Swag is working from the bottom.
Burnmegamedov is working Swag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Swag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnmegamedov's guard.

Burnmegamedov pulls Swag in to control the position.
Swag's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burnmegamedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burnmegamedov tries to get out of the position.
Swag trying to control but Burnmegamedov is working from the bottom.
Burnmegamedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swag trying to control but Burnmegamedov is working from the bottom.
Swag is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Swag showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swag tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnmegamedov is retaining full guard.

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

Burnmegamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov distracts Swag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Swag is rocked!
Burnmegamedov gets to his feet and stands over Swag, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Swag felt that one! Burnmegamedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Swag from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Babeep Burnmegamedov!
Babeep Burnmegamedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Julain Swag had this to say: 'that was fake i didnt lose'.