PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Staszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzhimuradov comes to the cage accompanied by Lezginka. Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leon Staszewski's chin.

Ali Hadzhimuradov
vs
Staszewski

174 cm
19
161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Staszewski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Staszewski misses.

Hadzhimuradov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hadzhimuradov tries to advance to mount but Staszewski denies him.
Hadzhimuradov wants to take a breather but Staszewski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hadzhimuradov.
Hadzhimuradov is stalling in the full guard.
Staszewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadzhimuradov trying to control but Staszewski is working from the bottom.
Hadzhimuradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Staszewski is retaining full guard.
Hadzhimuradov trying to control but Staszewski is working from the bottom.
Staszewski controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzhimuradov trying to control but Staszewski is working from the bottom.
Staszewski managing to control the position.
Hadzhimuradov thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Staszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadzhimuradov swats away the attempt to clinch by Staszewski.
Hadzhimuradov defending well as Staszewski loads up on a big left hand.
Staszewski wants to clinch.
Staszewski jabs at Hadzhimuradov's body.

That's two 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.
The crowd cheers as Staszewski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hadzhimuradov doesn't seem phased though.
Staszewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Staszewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leon Staszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staszewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hadzhimuradov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Staszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadzhimuradov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Staszewski counters by moving into the clinch.

Staszewski breaks the clinch.
Staszewski throws a combination that misses
and Hadzhimuradov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leon Staszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staszewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hadzhimuradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staszewski moves away.
Staszewski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hadzhimuradov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Staszewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hadzhimuradov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staszewski throws a good cross that connects.
Hadzhimuradov keeps the fight on the outside.
Staszewski darts in trying to clinch
and Hadzhimuradov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Staszewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Hadzhimuradov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadzhimuradov misses with a straight right.
Staszewski misses with a straight right.
Hadzhimuradov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staszewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Staszewski misses.
Staszewski looks to land a left hand but Hadzhimuradov moved out of range nicely.
Hadzhimuradov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzhimuradov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staszewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Hadzhimuradov moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Hadzhimuradov or perhaps it was just good defense by Staszewski which made him look bad.
Hadzhimuradov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Staszewski misses with a hook to the body

and Hadzhimuradov counters with a shoot takedown. Staszewski fights it but they end up in guard.
Hadzhimuradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Staszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadzhimuradov throws a strike but Staszewski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Staszewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadzhimuradov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Staszewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Hadzhimuradov misses with a two punch combination.
Staszewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hadzhimuradov.
Hadzhimuradov closes the distance and clinches up with Staszewski, looking for a takedown. Hadzhimuradov pushes Staszewski against the cage but Staszewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Staszewski throws a shot from downtown. Hadzhimuradov moves away and avoids it.
Staszewski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadzhimuradov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hadzhimuradov counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staszewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Staszewski throws a looping overhand right but Hadzhimuradov ducks down to avoid it.
Hadzhimuradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Staszewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hadzhimuradov counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzhimuradov dodges the punch combination from Staszewski.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Staszewski wants to clinch.
Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hadzhimuradov throws out a powerful jab.
Staszewski looks to land a right hand but Hadzhimuradov moved out of range.
Staszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Staszewski throws a hook but Hadzhimuradov blocks it.
Staszewski moves in looking to clinch but Hadzhimuradov pushes him off.

Hadzhimuradov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Staszewski's guard.
Hadzhimuradov looking to pass the guard.
Staszewski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hadzhimuradov is now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staszewski won't allow Hadzhimuradov to pass to mount.
Staszewski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadzhimuradov wants to take a breather but Staszewski is having none of it.

Hadzhimuradov is working for a kimura but Staszewski is defending it quite comfortably.
Hadzhimuradov trying to control from Staszewski's half guard. Staszewski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hadzhimuradov is looking to advance position but Staszewski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzhimuradov is working to get back to half guard.
Staszewski content just to control the position here.
Hadzhimuradov tries to hold on but Staszewski postures up.
Staszewski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Staszewski with shots to the head and body - Hadzhimuradov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Staszewski controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hadzhimuradov is looking to get to half guard.
Staszewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hadzhimuradov wants to hold on but Staszewski pushes him away.
Staszewski content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staszewski working Hadzhimuradov over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Staszewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hadzhimuradov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hadzhimuradov swings for the body but Staszewski moves out of range.
Hadzhimuradov throws a jab when Staszewski was well out of range.
Staszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hadzhimuradov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Staszewski wants to clinch but Hadzhimuradov slips to the side

and Hadzhimuradov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hadzhimuradov.
Hadzhimuradov wants to control from the top but Staszewski keeps moving.
Hadzhimuradov trying to move into half guard but instead Staszewski has managed to sweep!
Staszewski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hadzhimuradov working a defensive guard here.
Hadzhimuradov wants to sweep here but Staszewski controlling him for the moment.
Staszewski controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzhimuradov has his hands on Staszewski's head, controlling the position.
Staszewski trying to control but Hadzhimuradov is working from the bottom.
Hadzhimuradov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staszewski trying to control but Hadzhimuradov is working from the bottom.
Hadzhimuradov being controlled here, momentarily.
Staszewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadzhimuradov is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Staszewski trying to control but Hadzhimuradov is working from the bottom.
Hadzhimuradov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Staszewski connects with a body shot.
Hadzhimuradov is looking to wear down Staszewski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Staszewski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Staszewski misses the body punch

and Hadzhimuradov counters with a shoot takedown. Staszewski fights it but they end up in guard.
Hadzhimuradov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hadzhimuradov trying to control but Staszewski is working from the bottom.
Staszewski pulls Hadzhimuradov in close to his closed guard and prevents Hadzhimuradov from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzhimuradov content to stall in guard here.
Staszewski controls Hadzhimuradov momentarily but Hadzhimuradov frees himself.
Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Staszewski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hadzhimuradov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Staszewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hadzhimuradov looking to pass the guard.
Hadzhimuradov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four 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.
Staszewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Staszewski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hadzhimuradov 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.
Hadzhimuradov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leon Staszewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staszewski keeping moving, preventing Hadzhimuradov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hadzhimuradov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bek Ali Hadzhimuradov!