PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. Ismail Saidov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lester
vs
Saidov

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
36
202 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Sex Panther!

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saidov instigates a clinch.
Saidov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saidov taking a breather.
Saidov is struggling to control the position.
Saidov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee calls for Saidov to work.
Lester tries to score a body lock takedown but Saidov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lester tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saidov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saidov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lester.
Saidov controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saidov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saidov prevents it.
Lester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saidov is defending well.
Saidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saidov has Lester pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Lester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saidov defends it nicely.

Saidov rushes Lester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lester wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Saidov.
Saidov leaning against his opponent.
Saidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Saidov effectively controlling the action here.
Saidov controlling the action here for a moment.
Saidov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lester is trying to pull guard but Saidov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester fails to pull guard.
Saidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saidov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lester letting Saidov take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Lester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Saidov counter with a right hand.
Saidov wants to clinch.
Lester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lester somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saidov clinches with his opponent.
Saidov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lester blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Saidov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lester tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lester jumps guard but Saidov stands there with Lester around his waist. Lester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saidov controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester tries to score a body lock takedown but Saidov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Saidov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lester is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Saidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saidov tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it.

Lester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saidov was covering up waiting for the punch and Lester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saidov can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

Saidov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saidov rushes Lester and presses him up against the cage.
Lester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saidov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Saidov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov has Lester pushed against the cage.
Lester is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saidov taking a breather.
Lester jumps guard but Saidov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saidov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saidov leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.

Saidov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saidov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lester tries for a takedown but Saidov manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saidov is struggling to control the position.
Lester is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saidov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lester is trying to drag Saidov to the mat but Saidov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ismail Saidov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saidov effectively controlling the action here.
Saidov effectively controlling the action here.
Saidov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saidov content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.

Saidov moves into the clinch successfully.
Saidov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saidov is pressed up against the cage. Lester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saidov down to the mat. Saidov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Saidov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lester lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Saidov looks like he's trying to stand up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saidov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Saidov gets caught napping as Lester dives in and scores a takedown. Saidov manages to retain guard.
Lester wants to pass the guard but Saidov is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saidov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saidov stalling against the cage.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Saidov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Saidov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lester has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saidov after a bit of a struggle.
Lester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saidov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Saidov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Saidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Lester.
Lester fails to land the takedown.
Moe Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Saidov drives through and clinches with Lester against the cage.
Saidov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saidov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Saidov to work.
Lester has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saidov after a bit of a struggle.
Saidov is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saidov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saidov stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.

Saidov moves into range and clinches up with Lester.
Saidov gets underhooks to prevent Lester's takedown attempt.
Saidov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saidov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Saidov slows down the pace here.
Saidov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lester up against the cage.
Ismail Saidov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov stalls.
Lester is working for takedown but Saidov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saidov is stalling here.
Saidov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lester up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.

Saidov rushes Lester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lester is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saidov just leaning against Lester, taking a breather.
Lester tries to score a body lock takedown but Saidov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lester has Saidov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saidov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lester tries for a takedown but Saidov manages to get underhooks.
Lester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lester is trying to drag Saidov to the mat but Saidov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lester tries for a takedown but Saidov manages to get underhooks.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saidov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saidov has Lester pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Saidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saidov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Saidov!
An out of breath Ismail Saidov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.