PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melat Meccoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meccoon comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Warrior. 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.

Meccoon
vs
Mamedov

185 cm
21
188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Melat Meccoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meccoon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamedov is fending him off so far but Meccoon persists. Nope, Mamedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meccoon dives in and grabs Mamedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mamedov pushes down on Meccoon's head and hops out.
Meccoon tries for a takedown but Mamedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melat Meccoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meccoon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamedov.

Mamedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meccoon did well to prevent Mamedov getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mamedov not doing much here.

Meccoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mamedov is trying to control. Meccoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meccoon is refusing to be controlled, as Mamedov sits in half guard.

Piotr Mamedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meccoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamedov's waist but Mamedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meccoon off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meccoon is looking to regain half guard here but Mamedov keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Meccoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Meccoon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meccoon keeps working.
Meccoon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meccoon keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meccoon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Meccoon is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Piotr Mamedov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mamedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meccoon is defended easily by Mamedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meccoon has a takedown stuffed.
Meccoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamedov tries to sprawl out of it but Meccoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meccoon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meccoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mamedov as he jumps to the side.
Mamedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Melat Meccoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meccoon shoots in for a double leg but Mamedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meccoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamedov shoots in but Meccoon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meccoon fails with the takedown.
Mamedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meccoon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meccoon wants it to stay on the feet.
Mamedov looks gassed!
Meccoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mamedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meccoon shoots in for a takedown but Mamedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamedov stuffs the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamedov is defended easily by Meccoon.
Mamedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meccoon circles away.
Meccoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meccoon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Meccoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meccoon swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Mamedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Meccoon shoots for a takedown but Mamedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meccoon with a poor takedown

and Mamedov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meccoon's guard now.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meccoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mamedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mamedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Piotr Mamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meccoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Meccoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meccoon keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Meccoon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meccoon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamedov controls the pace.

Mamedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meccoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamedov has managed to get both his arms back between Meccoon's legs - danger averted.
Mamedov content to stall in guard here.

Meccoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamedov defends it easily.
Mamedov trying to control but Meccoon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meccoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 moves in looking to clinch but Meccoon pushes him off.

Meccoon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamedov's half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mamedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Meccoon.
Meccoon prevents Mamedov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control here.

Meccoon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Meccoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamedov sees it coming and defends easily.

Meccoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Meccoon eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meccoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mamedov trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Meccoon seems to be looking for submissions.

Meccoon is working for a kimura but Mamedov is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Melat Meccoon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meccoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mamedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Meccoon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mamedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Meccoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meccoon lands in his opponent's guard.
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.

Meccoon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamedov!
Meccoon is looking for a sweep.
Mamedov wants to control but Meccoon is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meccoon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meccoon is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Piotr Mamedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meccoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mamedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mamedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Meccoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Meccoon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mamedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mamedov has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamedov trying to control but Meccoon is working from the bottom.

Meccoon has his foot on Mamedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov trying to control but Meccoon is working from the bottom.

Meccoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meccoon keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Meccoon looking for a guillotine here but Mamedov defends easily.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meccoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meccoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Meccoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamedov is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but Meccoon is working from the bottom.
Mamedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meccoon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meccoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Meccoon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamedov trying to control but Meccoon is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Meccoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meccoon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamedov controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melat Meccoon.
I think Meccoon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!