PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Wong (ranked 6504 p4p, 5041 weight class) and Yurga Ibragomedov (ranked 630 p4p, 539 weight class). Mickey Wong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wong
vs
Ibragomedov

170 cm
21
160
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
165
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Nutritional Shaved Ice

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yurga Ibragomedov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibragomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.

Ibragomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wong's guard.
Ibragomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibragomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ibragomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibragomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ibragomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ibragomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragomedov postures up in Wong's guard and throws a big left but Wong blocks it.
Ibragomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Wong is pulling down on Ibragomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ibragomedov, at least for the moment.
Wong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wong tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Wong misses.
Ibragomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Ibragomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Ibragomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ibragomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ibragomedov throwing strikes but Wong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wong wants to stand but Ibragomedov is controlling his arm.
Ibragomedov tries to bench press Wong off him but Wong keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to stand but Ibragomedov is controlling his arm.
Wong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ibragomedov struggling a bit here.
Ibragomedov is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragomedov struggling a bit here.
Wong tries to stand but Ibragomedov is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ibragomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wong tries to stand but Ibragomedov is controlling his head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ibragomedov rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ibragomedov has hold of one of Wong's legs. Wong is fighting the takedown attempt but Ibragomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Ibragomedov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibragomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yurga Ibragomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ibragomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Ibragomedov throwing shots but Wong is blocking nicely.
Ibragomedov trying to control from half guard but Wong is working away.
Ibragomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.
Ibragomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ibragomedov is nestled in close to Wong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibragomedov.
Wong gets full guard.
Ibragomedov controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ibragomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ibragomedov.
Ibragomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibragomedov trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Ibragomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibragomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ibragomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibragomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wong misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibragomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wong thinking.
Wong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibragomedov ducks under a wild hook from Wong.

Ibragomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibragomedov.
Ibragomedov has Wong pressed against the cage, preventing Wong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ibragomedov tightens his grip and picks Wong up, before dumping him to the ground. Wong manages to land in guard.
Ibragomedov throws an elbow that misses. Wong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibragomedov's guard. Nice move by Wong!

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibragomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Wong tries to stand but Ibragomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Ibragomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragomedov trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Ibragomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibragomedov wants to sweep here but Wong controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yurga Ibragomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wong misses with a hook. Ibragomedov ducked under it nicely.
Wong misses with an uppercut.
Wong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ibragomedov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibragomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
Wong throws a hook but Ibragomedov blocks it.

Ibragomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Ibragomedov trying to control from half guard but Wong is working away.
Wong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragomedov misses with a head shot. Wong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ibragomedov wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibragomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibragomedov wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Ibragomedov content to stall in guard here.
Ibragomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wong has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ibragomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ibragomedov wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ibragomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wong on his heels. He'll look to pass Wong's guard now, I'm sure.
Ibragomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ibragomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibragomedov preventing the sweep.
Yurga Ibragomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ibragomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibragomedov wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ibragomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibragomedov lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong connects with a crisp jab.
Wong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibragomedov wants to clinch
and Wong counters with a left to the body.

Ibragomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibragomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Ibragomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong prevents the takedown attempt.
Mickey Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yurga Ibragomedov.
Wong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibragomedov wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Wong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurga Ibragomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibragomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wong circles away.
Ibragomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Ibragomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibragomedov trying to control the position but Wong is working away.
Yurga Ibragomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibragomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Wong.
I think Ibragomedov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurga Ibragomedov!
Our winner, Yurga Ibragomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.