PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabarik Maisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tabarik Maisumov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dileno Carneiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Carneiro
vs
Maisumov

170 cm
29
143 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tabarik Maisumov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Maisumov.
Maisumov tries a head kick but it misses.
Maisumov is looking to clinch.
Carneiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carneiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carneiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Carneiro with a poor takedown

and Maisumov counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carneiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maisumov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carneiro tries to kick Maisumov off in order to stand up. Maisumov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Carneiro tries to escape but Maisumov is in control.
Carneiro is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carneiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carneiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maisumov working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maisumov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Maisumov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Carneiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maisumov counters with a shoot takedown. Carneiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro is breathing heavily.

Carneiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maisumov uses it to pass to side control.
Carneiro throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maisumov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maisumov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carneiro circles away.
Maisumov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carneiro looks for a takedown but Maisumov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro blocks a head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Maisumov counters with a shoot takedown. Carneiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Maisumov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maisumov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Carneiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maisumov is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maisumov is looking to stand up but Carneiro won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabarik Maisumov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maisumov tries a head kick but it misses.
Maisumov moves in looking to clinch but Carneiro pushes him off.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maisumov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carneiro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maisumov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carneiro misses with a takedown

and Maisumov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maisumov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro is trying to keep Maisumov in close.

Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Maisumov pushes his legs off easily.
Tabarik Maisumov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro has a closed guard, preventing Maisumov from standing up.
Carneiro tries to strike from the bottom.

Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maisumov defends it easily.

Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is looking for a triangle here but Maisumov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carneiro tries to buck Maisumov off but Maisumov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maisumov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maisumov tries to break the clinch but Carneiro is controlling the position.
Carneiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carneiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Maisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maisumov tries to circle away but Carneiro has him pinned against the cage.

Carneiro pulls guard effortlessly.

Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Maisumov defends easily.

Carneiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maisumov passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maisumov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carneiro with a poor takedown

and Maisumov counters with a single leg into guard. Carneiro didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabarik Maisumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Carneiro has his takedown stuffed

and Maisumov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maisumov defends it easily.
Carneiro wants to stand up but Maisumov is controlling him.

Maisumov stands up from Carneiro's guard - Maisumov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carneiro with a lazy takedown attempt

and Maisumov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carneiro!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maisumov stands up and beckons Carneiro to his feet.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses
and Carneiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Carneiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maisumov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carneiro somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Maisumov.
Maisumov misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carneiro counters with a nice body shot.
Carneiro with a lazy takedown attempt

so Maisumov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carneiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Maisumov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Maisumov has Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Maisumov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maisumov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maisumov fails to pull guard.
Maisumov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maisumov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carneiro prevents it.
Carneiro tries to pull guard but Maisumov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maisumov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carneiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Carneiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov moves in looking to clinch but Carneiro pushes him off.
Carneiro misses with a takedown

and Maisumov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carneiro won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro trying to control but Maisumov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Carneiro trying to get back to his feet but Maisumov is in full control for now.
Maisumov controlling well, preventing Carneiro from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Carneiro right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabarik Maisumov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carneiro avoids the head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov throws a sloppy head kick

and Carneiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carneiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maisumov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maisumov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carneiro's elbow.
Maisumov stops a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maisumov has picked Carneiro up - he's going for a ride! Maisumov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carneiro is trying to control but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carneiro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Carneiro wants to improve his position but Maisumov is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maisumov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Maisumov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carneiro circles away.
Dileno Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carneiro tries to clinch but Maisumov moves out of range.
Carneiro fails with the takedown

and Maisumov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carneiro jumps guard but Maisumov stands there with Carneiro around his waist. Carneiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carneiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maisumov smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Maisumov.
Maisumov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maisumov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maisumov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maisumov tries a head kick but it misses.

Carneiro gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is looking for a kimura here.
Maisumov pushes Carneiro off but Carneiro dives into side control.

Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maisumov has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maisumov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Carneiro swings around for an armbar but Maisumov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carneiro's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dileno Carneiro will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maisumov slaps away a takedown attempt from Carneiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carneiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov tries to clinch but Carneiro is having none of it.
Carneiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maisumov avoids it really well and circles away.
Maisumov throws a sloppy head kick
and Carneiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Maisumov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carneiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maisumov wants to clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maisumov rushes Carneiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carneiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maisumov's efforts to push away.
Maisumov has had enough of the clinch but Carneiro keeps him there for the moment.
Maisumov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carneiro can't get the takedown.
Maisumov is trying to stall.
Carneiro tries to land a knee to the head but Maisumov blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maisumov can't fight it off and eventually Carneiro manages to take the fight to the floor. Maisumov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carneiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Maisumov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maisumov stops a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Carneiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carneiro is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maisumov gets underhooks to prevent Carneiro's takedown attempt.
Maisumov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maisumov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carneiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maisumov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Carneiro successfully pulls guard.
Carneiro wants to control the position but Maisumov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Carneiro trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to control but Maisumov passes into side.
Carneiro tries to improve position but can't.

Maisumov decides to stand back up.
Carneiro blocks a head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov throws a lazy head kick

and Carneiro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maisumov's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but Maisumov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dileno Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabarik Maisumov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Carneiro looking for subs off his back but Maisumov has passed one foot through into half guard.

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 Dileno Carneiro.
Well Maisumov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabarik Maisumov!
Tabarik Maisumov is the new featherweight champion!