PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moottori Paa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Arfadzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Paa
vs
Arfadzan

182 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moottori Paa!
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, Antonio Arfadzan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arfadzan to the ground. Paa is now in Arfadzan's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paa controlling the action here.
Paa trying to control the action but Arfadzan is working from the bottom.
Paa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Arfadzan to regain full guard.
Arfadzan looking to control.
Paa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paa content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa throwing strikes but missing.
Paa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Moottori Paa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Paa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arfadzan loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
Arfadzan misses the shot to the body.

Arfadzan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arfadzan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paa scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paa looking to finish Arfadzan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arfadzan!
Paa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arfadzan is looking to get to half guard.
Paa working Arfadzan over with strikes here.
Arfadzan looks gassed!
Paa lands a big elbow.
Paa looking to finish Arfadzan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arfadzan!
Paa cracks Arfadzan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paa working Arfadzan over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa with shots to the head and body - Arfadzan looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Paa with a couple of short strikes.
Paa with the ground and pound from mount.
Paa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa scoring with strikes but Arfadzan is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Arfadzan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paa moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa tries to work over Arfadzan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Paa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Arfadzan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paa wants to control but Arfadzan is keeping busy.
Moottori Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Paa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arfadzan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Arfadzan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paa cracks Arfadzan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Arfadzan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Arfadzan is trapped and Paa is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Arfadzan is in bad spot here.
Paa wants to control but Arfadzan is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paa working for a choke but Arfadzan is defending well.

Paa is looking for a choke. Arfadzan gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Arfadzan manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Paa wants to sweep here but Arfadzan controlling him for the moment.
Paa pulls Arfadzan in close to prevent any damage.
Paa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arfadzan manages to get himself to full guard.
Paa 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.
Paa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arfadzan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paa wants to control from the top but Arfadzan keeps moving.
Arfadzan looking to control.
Arfadzan is breathing heavily.

Moottori Paa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arfadzan manages to avoid it.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arfadzan can do to turn this around?
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arfadzan.

Paa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paa showed some decent athleticism there.
Paa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arfadzan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa thows a huge punch but Arfadzan dodges it nicely.
Paa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arfadzan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paa.
Paa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paa thows a huge punch but Arfadzan dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arfadzan won't allow Paa to pass to mount.
Paa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moottori Paa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Arfadzan tries to sprawl but Paa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paa is controlling the pace.
Arfadzan taking some punishment here, with Paa in his half guard.
Arfadzan won't allow Paa to pass to mount.
Paa controlling the action here.
Paa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paa trying to control the action but Arfadzan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arfadzan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paa.
Paa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
Paa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arfadzan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paa thows a huge punch but Arfadzan dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa with the ground and pound but Arfadzan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paa chips away with some ground and pound.
Paa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arfadzan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paa with a nice head shot there.
Paa stays in close to Arfadzan's body and controls the position.
Arfadzan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arfadzan can't keep his opponent in guard - Paa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Moottori Paa just wasn't active enough.
Paa scores with a hook.

Paa has Arfadzan up against the cage in a clinch.
Paa is trying to break the clinch but Arfadzan is controlling him.
Arfadzan wants to break the clinch but can't.

Paa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!

Paa is trying to work for a kimura but Arfadzan is defending well.
Moottori Paa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paa lands a nice short elbow.
Antonio Arfadzan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paa controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moottori Paa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paa 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moottori Paa!
Moottori Paa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.