PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson has chosen asdfghjkl as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Asylbek Malybaev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Asylbek Malybaev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Malybaev
vs
Svensson

186 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
388 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svensson shoots in and gets a takedown into Malybaev's guard.
Svensson looks gassed!

Malybaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Svensson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malybaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Svensson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malybaev passes into side control!

Malybaev decides to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malybaev closes the distance and clinches up with Svensson, looking for a takedown. Malybaev pushes Svensson against the cage but Svensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malybaev could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malybaev shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Malybaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Svensson is rocked!

Malybaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svensson did well to prevent Malybaev getting side control.
Svensson is still in real trouble! Can Malybaev finish him?
Malybaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malybaev is controlling the pace.
Malybaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malybaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Malybaev seems to be looking for submissions.

Svensson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Malybaev pushes past his half guard into mount!
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malybaev working the ground and pound effectively.

Svensson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malybaev.
Malybaev dominating with strikes here.
Malybaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svensson on the ground.
Malybaev wants to control the pace but Svensson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svensson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Malybaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Svensson tries to reverse the position but Malybaev maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malybaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Svensson's face.
Svensson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Malybaev landing strikes from the mount and Svensson is in trouble!
Malybaev is landing with some decent strikes but Svensson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Malybaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svensson looks a forlorn figure.
Malybaev content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Svensson is looking to escape.

Malybaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Malybaev controlling the position easily from mount.
Malybaev looking to finish Svensson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Svensson!
Svensson is trying to escape the mount.
Malybaev landing shots from mount.
Svensson is in a horrible position here. Malybaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Malybaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malybaev landing strikes from the mount and Svensson is in trouble!
Malybaev breaks from Svensson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Svensson is squirming around, avoiding Malybaev's attempts to control the action.
Malybaev controlling from mount.
Svensson is working to get back to half guard.
Malybaev content just to control the position here.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malybaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malybaev content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to improve his position but Malybaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Malybaev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Svensson to take his back!
Malybaev has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Svensson.
Malybaev is hanging on to Svensson's back as he tries to escape.

Malybaev tightening his grip on Svensson, looking for the choke.
Malybaev lands strikes to the head.

Malybaev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Svensson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Svensson is in bad spot here.
Svensson breaks Malybaev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Malybaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson is fighting to break Malybaev's control of his arms but Malybaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malybaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!

Malybaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson throwing strikes from guard but Malybaev blocks nicely.
Svensson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Malybaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malybaev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svensson!
Svensson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malybaev wants to stand up but Svensson is controlling the position.

Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malybaev pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev is pressing down on Svensson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Svensson is holding on for now.
Well, if Malybaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Malybaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malybaev connects with a nice short shot to Svensson's temple.
Malybaev trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malybaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Malybaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Malybaev seems to be looking for submissions.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Svensson actively working from the bottom here.
Malybaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malybaev is looking to take a break and control but Svensson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malybaev controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asylbek Malybaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malybaev pinned against the cage. Malybaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malybaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Malybaev shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malybaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Svensson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malybaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asylbek Malybaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malybaev scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malybaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Malybaev. Malybaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Malybaev throws a series of strikes that have Svensson backpedaling.
Malybaev tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malybaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Malybaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malybaev with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Malybaev on that attempt.
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Malybaev. Malybaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Asylbek Malybaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malybaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.

Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Malybaev is working to get back to half guard.
Svensson with shots to the head and body - Malybaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malybaev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Malybaev taking shots to the head.
Svensson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands a big shot there that rocks Malybaev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malybaev looks a forlorn figure.

Svensson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Malybaev is looking to get to half guard.
Svensson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malybaev tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Asylbek Malybaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malybaev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Svensson with shots to the head and body - Malybaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Malybaev can't escape the position.
Svensson looking to finish Malybaev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malybaev!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson unloading with bombs!

Svensson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Svensson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malybaev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malybaev!
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Malybaev from controlling successfully.

Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Malybaev defends easily.

Svensson has an active guard here but Malybaev has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Svensson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Malybaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malybaev shoots in and drives through. Svensson sprawls well.
Svensson seems to have recovered his senses.
Malybaev tries to clinch there but Svensson circles away.
Malybaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malybaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Malybaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malybaev swivels and escapes.
Malybaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asylbek Malybaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Malybaev rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malybaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svensson walks away with a smile on his face. Malybaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malybaev is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Malybaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Malybaev throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Svensson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malybaev's waist but Malybaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svensson off to one side.
Svensson shoots in but no luck this time.
Malybaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Svensson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malybaev to the ground. Svensson is now in Malybaev's guard.
Svensson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Svensson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Svensson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malybaev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malybaev seems keen to control Svensson's posture.
Svensson working some strikes from top position.
Svensson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malybaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Svensson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malybaev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malybaev has escaped and now he's on top!
Malybaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svensson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Malybaev frees his head nicely. Oh but Svensson has switched to an armbar! Malybaev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sven Svensson!