PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zohir Mohamedian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Mohamedian
vs
Sundberg

178 cm
28
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zohir Mohamedian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundberg moves out of range as Mohamedian throws a body kick.
Sundberg thumps Mohamedian with a low kick.
Mohamedian jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sundberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mohamedian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sundberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Sundberg moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sundberg lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundberg trying to control the action but Mohamedian is working from the bottom.

Sundberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sundberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohamedian dodges the ground and pound from Sundberg.

Sundberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mohamedian, who protects the arm well.
Sundberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sundberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Mohamedian is defending well.

Sundberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohamedian is being controlled here.
Sundberg advances to mount.
Sundberg tries to control but Mohamedian wriggling away.

Sundberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sundberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sundberg throwing strikes but Mohamedian uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohamedian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sundberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sundberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Mohamedian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sundberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sundberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mohamedian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is looking to advance position but Mohamedian won't allow it.
Sundberg wants to control but Mohamedian is keeping him busy.
Mohamedian moves into full guard.
Mohamedian keeping moving, preventing Sundberg from controlling successfully.
Sundberg pushes down on Mohamedian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sundberg works his way into full mount!
Sundberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mohamedian to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sundberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohamedian manages to avoid it.
Mohamedian has been working on his balance at Vale Tudo Elite Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sundberg.
Mohamedian throws a hook but Sundberg blocks it.
Mohamedian misses with a looping left.
Mohamedian misses with a double jab.
Good work by Mohamedian as he checks the leg kick.
Sundberg tries to work over Mohamedian's front leg with a kick but Mohamedian checks it.
Sundberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohamedian manages to avoid it.

Sundberg looking to score a takedown here. Mohamedian is defending well but Sundberg drives through and ends up in Mohamedian's guard.
Sundberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mohamedian's guard.
Sundberg is taking a breather. Mohamedian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Sundberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mohamedian wants to improve his position but Sundberg is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sundberg is looking for a kimura here.

Mohamedian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg wants to pass the guard but Mohamedian is defending well.
Sundberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sundberg wants to free his trapped foot but Mohamedian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sundberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mohamedian defending well though.
Sundberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Sundberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mohamedian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sundberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is stalling here. Mohamedian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sundberg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mohamedian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ove Sundberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sundberg struggling a bit here.
Sundberg tries to buck Mohamedian off but Mohamedian is having none of it.
Mohamedian tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Mohamedian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sundberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sundberg gets back to half guard.
Mohamedian prevents Sundberg from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sundberg looking for submissions off his back.

Mohamedian seems to be working for a kimura but Sundberg defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ove Sundberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mohamedian misses with an uppercut. Sundberg saw that one coming.

Sundberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mohamedian did well to prevent Sundberg getting side control.

Sundberg is trying to work for a kimura but Mohamedian is defending well.
Sundberg wants to free his trapped foot but Mohamedian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mohamedian tries to get to full guard but Sundberg has control of the leg.
Sundberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mohamedian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sundberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mohamedian has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mohamedian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Mohamedian is defending against the submission attempts here by Sundberg.

Mohamedian looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohamedian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sundberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sundberg advances to half guard.
Sundberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sundberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sundberg wants to pass to mount but Mohamedian is defending the position.
Mohamedian is looking for a sweep. Sundberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sundberg is trying to work for a kimura but Mohamedian is defending well.

Sundberg seems to be working for a kimura but Mohamedian defends the submission attempt.
Sundberg stops Mohamedian from getting back to his feet.
Sundberg is keen to just control but Mohamedian is a slippery customer.
Mohamedian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sundberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mohamedian!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg trying to control but Mohamedian is having none of it.
Mohamedian is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sundberg has taken his back.

Sundberg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mohamedian defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zohir Mohamedian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Mohamedian is trying to get back to his feet but Sundberg has full control of the position and if anything, Mohamedian has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ove Sundberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sundberg 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ove Sundberg!