PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between German Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Moshova (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.

Hughes
vs
Moshova

177 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

185 cm
21
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, German Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Moshova!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moshova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Moshova's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Moshova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moshova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hughes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshova wants to stand but Hughes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Moshova is controlling well.

Hughes actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hughes actively working from the bottom here.

Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Moshova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moshova controlling the action here.
Moshova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moshova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moshova wants to stand but Hughes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moshova pulls his head out easily.
Moshova is controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses

and Moshova counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moshova.

Hughes working for a triangle but Moshova defends it easily.
Moshova passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moshova is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshova trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
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. Moshova connects with a nice short shot to Hughes's temple.
Still in half guard, Moshova seems content to control.
Moshova tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hughes controls his leg.

Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moshova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is staying active underneath Moshova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moshova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moshova is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moshova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Moshova shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moshova in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moshova feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Moshova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moshova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moshova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughes's guard.
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Moshova in his half guard.
Moshova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moshova blocks the strikes from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshova trying to control the pace.
Hughes really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Moshova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moshova controlling the action here.
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. Moshova connects with a nice short shot to Hughes's temple.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Moshova working Hughes over with strikes.
Moshova wants to get back to his feet.
Moshova lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes gets back to full guard.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moshova pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moshova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moshova winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshova passes to full mount!
Moshova looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moshova punishing his opponent with strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moshova. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Moshova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughes hang on?
Moshova wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Moshova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Moshova controlling from mount.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshova controlling the pace for now.
Hughes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Hughes right now.

Moshova patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Moshova 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moshova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moshova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moshova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moshova cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Moshova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hughes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hughes keeping full guard, as Moshova tries to pass.

Hughes working for a triangle but Moshova defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hughes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moshova stacks Hughes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moshova!

Moshova working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes throws a few strikes from the bottom but Moshova takes advantage and mounts!
Moshova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Moshova maintains control.
Hughes is bucking up trying to escape but Moshova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moshova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moshova working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshova is landing with some decent strikes but Hughes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moshova lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Hughes is rocked!
Moshova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moshova looking to finish Hughes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hughes!
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moshova content just to control the position here.

Moshova is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Moshova extends the arm and Hughes is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Moshova!
Vladimir Moshova thanked the fans post fight for their support.