PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Frederik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Frederik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Frederik
vs
Mamedov

189 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Frederik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederik closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mamedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mamedov prevents Frederik from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mamedov prevents Frederik from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov 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 claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Piotr Mamedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frederik looks to clinch

and Mamedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Mamedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like Mamedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Piotr Mamedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frederik throws a combination that misses

and Mamedov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Frederik's guard now.
Frederik is breathing heavily.
Mamedov content to stall in guard here.
Frederik wants to stand up but Mamedov is controlling him.
Mamedov 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Piotr Mamedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mamedov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mamedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frederik won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov controls the position from side control.

Mamedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frederik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Frederik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mamedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee asks Mamedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mamedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frederik tries to escape but Mamedov is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov controlling the position from side mount.

Piotr Mamedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Frederik gets caught flat footed, as Mamedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frederik being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Piotr Mamedov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mamedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mamedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Mamedov is working for a kimura but Frederik is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederik looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frederik throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frederik thows a leg kick but Mamedov checks it

and Mamedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frederik won't be happy with that.
Mamedov taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Mamedov 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.
Mamedov prevents Frederik from escaping the position.
Piotr Mamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamedov controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Piotr Mamedov.

Frederik gets caught napping as Mamedov dives in and scores a takedown. Frederik manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamedov prevents Frederik from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Piotr Mamedov wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mamedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mamedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frederik really wants to buck Mamedov off and get back to his feet.
Mamedov controlling from the full mount.
Frederik wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov controlling from the full mount.
Frederik is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mamedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mamedov won't let Frederik get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mamedov content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederik is trying to stand.
Mamedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederik's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mamedov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frederik really wants to buck Mamedov off and get back to his feet.
Mamedov content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Mamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Frederik throws a sloppy head kick and Mamedov moves out of range easily.
Frederik looks to clinch

and Mamedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Mamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Piotr Mamedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frederik tries to clinch up

and Mamedov counters with a shoot takedown. Frederik fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederik wants to get back to his feet but Mamedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mamedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Piotr Mamedov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Frederik throws a combination that misses

and Mamedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Frederik is looking to stand up but Mamedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamedov passes Frederik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamedov stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Piotr Mamedov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Frederik wants to clinch

and Mamedov counters with a single leg into guard. Frederik didn't expect that.
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!
Mamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederik keeping full guard, as Mamedov tries to pass.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Piotr Mamedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frederik closes the distance but Mamedov moves to the side

and Mamedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Frederik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamedov sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Piotr Mamedov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mamedov shoots in for a double leg but Frederik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederik throws a right hand that Mamedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamedov also avoids with ease.

Mamedov feints and as Frederik raises his hands in defense, Mamedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mamedov stays in close to Frederik's body and controls the position.
Richard Frederik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piotr Mamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Piotr Mamedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mamedov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mamedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Mamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mamedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Mamedov!