PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaur MammadoV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhenya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MammadoV might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ich will. Zaur MammadoV could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zhenya Morozov's chin.

MammadoV
vs
Morozov

180 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaur MammadoV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhenya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov blocks a head kick by MammadoV.
MammadoV moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from MammadoV.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morozov scores with a one two! MammadoV had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MammadoV throws a sloppy head kick and Morozov moves out of range easily.
Morozov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MammadoV misses with a head kick.
Zaur MammadoV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

MammadoV rushes Morozov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MammadoV fails to pull guard.
MammadoV has Morozov pressed against the cage, preventing Morozov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morozov is trying to drag MammadoV to the mat but MammadoV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MammadoV tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morozov just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MammadoV tries to pull guard but Morozov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaur MammadoV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morozov jumps guard but MammadoV stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MammadoV has Morozov pressed against the cage.
MammadoV seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Morozov breaks from the clinch.

That's two 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.
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morozov swats away the attempt to clinch by MammadoV.
MammadoV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morozov looks gassed!
MammadoV moves in looking to clinch but Morozov pushes him off.
MammadoV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morozov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MammadoV tries to clinch but Morozov is having none of it.
Morozov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MammadoV keeps Morozov at a distance using the push kick.
MammadoV fails with an attempt to clinch.
MammadoV tries to clinch up.
MammadoV moves in looking to clinch but Morozov pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MammadoV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morozov.
Morozov moves in looking to clinch but MammadoV pushes him off.
MammadoV looks to clinch

and Morozov moves into the clinch.
MammadoV throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morozov blocks it with crossed arms.

MammadoV manages to pull guard.
Morozov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MammadoV is pulling down on Morozov's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MammadoV is keeping the position for now.
Morozov wants to control from the top but MammadoV keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaur MammadoV dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MammadoV tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MammadoV can pounce on him.
Morozov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MammadoV defends it nicely.
MammadoV tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morozov counters with a good, hard body kick but MammadoV shrugs it off.
MammadoV leaves Morozov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MammadoV tries to clinch up
and Morozov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morozov wants to clinch.

MammadoV rushes Morozov and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MammadoV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Morozov closes the distance and clinches.
Morozov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morozov jumps guard but MammadoV stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaur MammadoV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Morozov.
MammadoV jumps guard but Morozov stands there with MammadoV around his waist. MammadoV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morozov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MammadoV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morozov goes for a takedown in the clinch but MammadoV prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for MammadoV to work.

MammadoV jumps into guard, dragging Morozov to the mat.
MammadoV has Morozov pulled in close to control his posture.

MammadoV has an active guard here but Morozov has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on MammadoV's face as Morozov controls the position.

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.
Morozov trying to control the position but MammadoV is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Morozov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morozov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zaur MammadoV will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Morozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MammadoV sprawls well. MammadoV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet.
Morozov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MammadoV. MammadoV obviously looking to wear him down.
MammadoV closes the distance but Morozov moves to the side
and Morozov counters with a left and a right that stings MammadoV.
Zaur MammadoV is winning the standup battle so far.
Morozov shoots in and drives through. MammadoV sprawls well.
Morozov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MammadoV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morozov has closed the distance and engaged MammadoV in a clinch.
MammadoV fails to pull guard.

MammadoV jumps into guard, dragging Morozov to the mat.
MammadoV looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MammadoV keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass.
Zaur MammadoV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MammadoV managing to control the position.
MammadoV looking to control but Morozov passes into half guard.
Morozov thows a huge punch but MammadoV dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MammadoV won't allow Morozov to pass to mount.
Morozov trying to control the action but MammadoV is working from the bottom.

Morozov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MammadoV sees it coming and defends easily.
MammadoV tries to kick Morozov off but Morozov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.

MammadoV is defending against the submission attempts here by Morozov.
MammadoV trying to control but Morozov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaur MammadoV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MammadoV, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaur MammadoV!