PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Babeep Burnmegamedov (ranked 1909 p4p, 1667 weight class) and Moana Tautua (ranked 244 p4p, 219 weight class). Burnmegamedov comes to the cage accompanied by Russia National Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Burnmegamedov
vs
Tautua

177 cm
20
168
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
29
158
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear
Conquer

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Babeep Burnmegamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moana Tautua!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnmegamedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Burnmegamedov as Tautua shoots in.
Burnmegamedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Burnmegamedov shows good takedown defense.
Burnmegamedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tautua.
Babeep Burnmegamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Burnmegamedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burnmegamedov throws a shot from downtown. Tautua moves away and avoids it.
Tautua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnmegamedov throws the left hand but Tautua avoids the punch easily.
Burnmegamedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tautua.
Tautua lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Burnmegamedov as Tautua shoots in.
Burnmegamedov defending well as Tautua loads up on a big left hand.
Babeep Burnmegamedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Burnmegamedov misses.
Burnmegamedov throws a series of punches but Tautua avoids them all with ease.
Burnmegamedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burnmegamedov feints a jab promting Tautua to slip. Burnmegamedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tautua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Burnmegamedov misses.
Tautua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burnmegamedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burnmegamedov as he avoids it easily.
Burnmegamedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tautua sprawls and moves away.

Tautua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tautua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burnmegamedov wants to control but Tautua is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tautua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnmegamedov is looking to escape.
Burnmegamedov is controlling an arm, preventing Tautua from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Tautua has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Burnmegamedov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Babeep Burnmegamedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love this sport, I will be back for more.. RUN IT BACK'.