PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Hamedovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horace Oxface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oxface has chosen Immigraniada by Gogol Bordello as his entrance music. Aziz Hamedovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hamedovic
vs
Oxface

178 cm
20
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aziz Hamedovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horace Oxface!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxface tries for a takedown but Hamedovic circles away easily

and Hamedovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oxface's guard now.

Oxface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamedovic is aware though and is defending well.
Hamedovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oxface trying to control the position.

Oxface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamedovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Oxface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamedovic is aware though and is defending well.

Oxface working for submissions but it's allowed Hamedovic to get to half guard.
Oxface wants to control but Hamedovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Oxface looking for submissions off his back.
Hamedovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oxface on the ground.
Oxface misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic tries to stand and escape but Oxface is controlling the position.

Oxface is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamedovic pulls his head out easily.

Oxface actively working from the bottom here.
Hamedovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Oxface pushes Hamedovic off looking to stand but Hamedovic dives back in and keeps control.

Hamedovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oxface closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hamedovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oxface won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oxface tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hamedovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oxface fails with the takedown

and Hamedovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oxface!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oxface tries to reverse the position but Hamedovic maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oxface is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxface is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hamedovic looking to control but Oxface is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oxface manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hamedovic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oxface tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hamedovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hamedovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Oxface looking for a guillotine here but Hamedovic defends easily.

Hamedovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxface shoots and misses

and Hamedovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horace Oxface.
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!
Oxface makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oxface.
Hamedovic stopping the sweep attempt from Oxface.
Hamedovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hamedovic is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Oxface working for a triangle but Hamedovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oxface gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hamedovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oxface works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hamedovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Oxface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamedovic defends it easily.

Oxface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Oxface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamedovic defends it easily.
Oxface is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oxface working for a triangle but Hamedovic defends it easily.
Hamedovic is looking to stand up but Oxface won't let him.

Oxface working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hamedovic has passed into half guard!

Hamedovic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Oxface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hamedovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oxface's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oxface is looking for a triangle but Hamedovic pushes his legs off easily.

Hamedovic stands up from Oxface's guard - Hamedovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horace Oxface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Oxface clinches with his opponent.
Hamedovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oxface has him pressed against the cage.
Hamedovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Oxface won't allow it.
Hamedovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horace Oxface.
Oxface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamedovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamedovic working hard to break the clinch.
Hamedovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oxface goes for a takedown attempt but Hamedovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxface fails with the takedown

and Hamedovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hamedovic wants to get up but he can't break Oxface's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hamedovic stands and steps away. Oxface gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oxface with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hamedovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Oxface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Oxface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamedovic tries to stand but Oxface is controlling from the bottom.
Oxface wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oxface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oxface looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hamedovic has picked Oxface up and slammed him! Oxface can't keep hold of the triangle and Hamedovic manages to pass to side control!
Hamedovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oxface keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hamedovic stands up.
Hamedovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamedovic connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Hamedovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Oxface tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamedovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oxface shoots and misses
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
Oxface takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oxface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oxface has his takedown stuffed
and Hamedovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horace Oxface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oxface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oxface tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamedovic counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic throws an overhand right that lands on Oxface's shoulder, as Oxface tries to avoid the shot.
Hamedovic throws out a loose jab but Oxface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oxface moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Oxface.
Oxface misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamedovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oxface misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oxface closes the distance but Hamedovic moves to the side
and Oxface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oxface moves out of range of the strikes.
Oxface wants to clinch but Hamedovic slips to the side
and Hamedovic counters with a series of strikes. Oxface will be more careful next time no doubt.

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.
Hamedovic lunges at Oxface with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oxface's hand.
Hamedovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oxface misses with a takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oxface closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamedovic counters with a series of strikes. Oxface will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oxface misses with a takedown
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oxface with a poor takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamedovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxface with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamedovic scores with a four punch combination!
Oxface takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamedovic misses with a hook.
Oxface has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oxface defending well as Hamedovic loads up on a big left hand.
Hamedovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oxface momentarily.
Hamedovic misses with an uppercut

and Oxface counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hamedovic!
Oxface misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Oxface jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hamedovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hamedovic and Oxface has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxface misses with the ground and pound.
Oxface postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Oxface looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Oxface wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamedovic, who protects the arm well.
Aziz Hamedovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hamedovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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 Aziz Hamedovic.
Well Hamedovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Hamedovic!