PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albashan Magomedrasulov (ranked 25154 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 6327 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Gonzalez enters the cage!

Magomedrasulov
vs
Gonzalez

177 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

175 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albashan Magomedrasulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedrasulov with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedrasulov thinking.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedrasulov tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedrasulov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedrasulov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedrasulov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gonzalez quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez gets full guard.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Magomedrasulov in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Magomedrasulov tries to pass.
Magomedrasulov content to stall in guard here.
Magomedrasulov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedrasulov postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Magomedrasulov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albashan Magomedrasulov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedrasulov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomedrasulov.

Magomedrasulov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Magomedrasulov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedrasulov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Magomedrasulov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedrasulov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonzalez is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez pulls Magomedrasulov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedrasulov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedrasulov prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Magomedrasulov postures up.
Magomedrasulov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedrasulov controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedrasulov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Magomedrasulov clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Magomedrasulov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedrasulov keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albashan Magomedrasulov dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedrasulov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magomedrasulov moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to stall.
Magomedrasulov keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Magomedrasulov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Magomedrasulov's ribs.
Magomedrasulov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Magomedrasulov shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Magomedrasulov circles away easily
and Magomedrasulov counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Magomedrasulov is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Albashan Magomedrasulov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedrasulov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Magomedrasulov pushes him off.
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedrasulov misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedrasulov blocks the leg kick.
Albashan Magomedrasulov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedrasulov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Magomedrasulov throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Magomedrasulov circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Magomedrasulov shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedrasulov. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Albashan Magomedrasulov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Magomedrasulov pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.

Magomedrasulov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedrasulov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedrasulov somewhat.
Magomedrasulov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Magomedrasulov will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Magomedrasulov counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedrasulov rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedrasulov slows down the pace here.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedrasulov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Magomedrasulov jumps guard and drags Gonzalez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Magomedrasulov keeps moving.
Magomedrasulov controlling Gonzalez's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control but Magomedrasulov is working from the bottom.
Magomedrasulov is trying to hold Gonzalez in close to prevent damage but Gonzalez has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedrasulov is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albashan Magomedrasulov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Magomedrasulov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedrasulov wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedrasulov scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Magomedrasulov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gonzalez manages to circle out of the way.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedrasulov but Magomedrasulov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magomedrasulov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Magomedrasulov.

Magomedrasulov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedrasulov throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedrasulov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedrasulov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez checks a low kick from Magomedrasulov.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Albashan Magomedrasulov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedrasulov swivels and escapes.
Magomedrasulov tries to counter by clinching up but Gonzalez breaks away and moves out of range.

Magomedrasulov clinches.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Magomedrasulov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magomedrasulov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magomedrasulov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Magomedrasulov is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedrasulov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.

Gonzalez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedrasulov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gonzalez to the mat. Gonzalez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedrasulov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Magomedrasulov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Magomedrasulov from controlling successfully.
Magomedrasulov trying to move into half guard but instead Gonzalez has managed to sweep!

Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Magomedrasulov won't let him.
Magomedrasulov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Magomedrasulov blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzalez wants to get up but he can't break Magomedrasulov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedrasulov's head.
Magomedrasulov trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Albashan Magomedrasulov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Magomedrasulov moves into the clinch successfully.

Magomedrasulov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedrasulov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedrasulov counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Magomedrasulov to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albashan Magomedrasulov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedrasulov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albashan Magomedrasulov!