PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajramaj comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Godsmack - I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mouzone
vs
Bajramaj

190 cm
29
219 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

194 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mouzone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bajramaj to the mat! Bajramaj manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mouzone postures up.
Mouzone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mouzone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bajramaj manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mouzone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bajramaj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bajramaj throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mouzone is squirming around, avoiding Bajramaj's attempts to control the action.
Mouzone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bajramaj is pulling down on Mouzone's head. It's preventing any offense from Mouzone, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bajramaj 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.
Bajramaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouzone is one step ahead there.
Mouzone wants to control from the top but Bajramaj keeps moving.
Bajramaj wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mouzone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bajramaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mouzone's waist but Mouzone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bajramaj off to one side.
Mouzone throws a leg kick but Bajramaj checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mouzone is looking to land body kicks.
Bajramaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mouzone moves away.
Mouzone throws a hook but Bajramaj avoids it easily.
Bajramaj checks a leg kick.
Mouzone looks to land a body kick but Bajramaj moved away.

Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bajramaj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mouzone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bajramaj.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajramaj is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mouzone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bajramaj wants to control the pace but Mouzone is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone tries to lock up and control but Bajramaj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mouzone working to try and regain half guard.
Mouzone is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bajramaj landing punches.
Bajramaj is landing with some decent strikes but Mouzone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bajramaj trying to control but Mouzone is having none of it.
Mouzone is trying to reverse the position but instead Bajramaj has taken his back - oops!
Bajramaj lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bajramaj working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mouzone. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mouzone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bajramaj has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mouzone.
Bajramaj is trying to stick to Mouzone's back but Mouzone is turning into Bajramaj. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bajramaj's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mouzone.
Bajramaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mouzone manages to get himself to full guard.
Mouzone being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bajramaj wants to control from the top but Mouzone keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bajramaj has a takedown stuffed.
Mouzone throws a series of punches but Bajramaj moves out of range.

Bajramaj moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Mouzone as the two fighters clinch.
Mouzone tries for a takedown but Bajramaj manages to get underhooks.
Bajramaj has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouzone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mouzone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bajramaj.
Mouzone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bajramaj fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mouzone.

Bajramaj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bajramaj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Mouzone has his foot on Bajramaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bajramaj works his way back into a safe position though.

Bajramaj drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mouzone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bajramaj has Mouzone in his guard.

Mouzone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mouzone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mouzone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouzone's guard.
Bajramaj passes Mouzone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bajramaj with the ground and pound but Mouzone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bajramaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouzone looking for a sweep. Not yet Mouzone, not yet.
Bajramaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mouzone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bajramaj passes Mouzone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj works his way into side control.
Mouzone is trying to control Bajramaj's posture but Bajramaj avoids it.
Bajramaj tries to score with some ground and pound. Mouzone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mouzone struggling a bit here.

Bajramaj tries for a kimura but Mouzone is defending well.
Mouzone is looking to reverse the position.
Bajramaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bajramaj trying to control the position but Mouzone is working away.
Mouzone is looking for a sweep.
Mouzone regains half guard.
Bajramaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bajramaj is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouzone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erik Bajramaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bajramaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mouzone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bajramaj.
Bajramaj thows a left - swing and a miss!

Mouzone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bajramaj keeping full guard, as Mouzone tries to pass.
Bajramaj keeping moving, preventing Mouzone from controlling successfully.
Mouzone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erik Bajramaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bajramaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouzone's guard.
Bajramaj stopping the sweep attempt from Mouzone.
Mouzone is trying to control the position but Bajramaj postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone keeping full guard, as Bajramaj tries to pass.
Mouzone keeping moving, preventing Bajramaj from controlling successfully.
Mouzone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bajramaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouzone throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bajramaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bajramaj passes Mouzone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mouzone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bajramaj.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajramaj slips nicely into half guard.
Marlo Mouzone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj prevents Mouzone from improving his position.
Bajramaj trying to mount his opponent but Mouzone defends it.
Bajramaj uses his free foot to push down on Mouzone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mouzone.
Bajramaj postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mouzone looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bajramaj is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bajramaj breaks from Mouzone's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj looking to control but Mouzone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mouzone working to try and regain half guard.

Bajramaj with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bajramaj working the ground and pound effectively.
Bajramaj with shots to the head and body - Mouzone looks very uncomfortable down there.

Bajramaj working for a submission but Mouzone is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj controlling from the full mount.
Mouzone is looking to get to half guard.
Erik Bajramaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Bajramaj working for a submission but Mouzone is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bajramaj looking to control but Mouzone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bajramaj swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mouzone is now in Bajramaj's guard. A big mistake from Bajramaj there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Bajramaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bajramaj 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bajramaj!