PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rizvan Abdurashidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppie Lamzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurashidov comes to the cage accompanied by Ali Dimaev. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abdurashidov
vs
Lamzak

177 cm
19
166 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

176 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rizvan Abdurashidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Puppie Lamzak!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdurashidov.

Abdurashidov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abdurashidov trying to control the action but Lamzak is working from the bottom.
Lamzak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Abdurashidov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lamzak is trying to buck Abdurashidov off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurashidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamzak keeps working.
Lamzak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abdurashidov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lamzak is avoiding damage well.

Abdurashidov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lamzak is trying to buck Abdurashidov off.
The ground and pound from Abdurashidov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abdurashidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamzak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lamzak tries to escape but Abdurashidov is in control.

Abdurashidov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamzak is defending well.
Lamzak is trying to get back to his feet.
Abdurashidov is chipping away with strikes.

Abdurashidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamzak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Abdurashidov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamzak is defending well.
Lamzak wants to get back to his feet but Abdurashidov drags him back down.

Abdurashidov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamzak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abdurashidov has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak is looking to get back to his feet here but Abdurashidov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lamzak's back.

Abdurashidov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Abdurashidov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rizvan Abdurashidov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lamzak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizvan Abdurashidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdurashidov fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Abdurashidov misses.
Abdurashidov shoots in for a takedown but Lamzak shows good takedown defense.
Lamzak tries to clinch up but Abdurashidov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdurashidov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamzak. Lamzak obviously looking to wear him down.
Lamzak tries to clinch up but Abdurashidov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdurashidov shoots in for a takedown but Lamzak shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rizvan Abdurashidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamzak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamzak connects with a leg kick. Abdurashidov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abdurashidov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamzak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lamzak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdurashidov, pushing him back against the cage.
Lamzak throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamzak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lamzak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Lamzak.
Lamzak misses with an elbow over the top.
Abdurashidov jumps guard but Lamzak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Rizvan Abdurashidov has been cut.
Abdurashidov blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Lamzak.
Lamzak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdurashidov tries to pull guard but Lamzak holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdurashidov drops back down to his feet.
Lamzak pushes Abdurashidov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamzak.
Lamzak throws an elbow but it misses.
Lamzak lands an elbow just above Abdurashidov 's eye.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow.
Lamzak lands a damaging elbow.
Lamzak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdurashidov's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurashidov jumps guard but Lamzak stands there with Abdurashidov around his waist. Abdurashidov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow.
Lamzak lands with a right to the head.
Lamzak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamzak.
Lamzak lands an elbow inside that Abdurashidov shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Lamzak.

Abdurashidov is rocked!
Lamzak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lamzak lands an elbow just above Abdurashidov 's eye.
Oh Abdurashidov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamzak has Abdurashidov pressed against the cage.
Abdurashidov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurashidov is trying to drag Lamzak to the mat but Lamzak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abdurashidov wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamzak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lamzak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdurashidov's defenses.
Lamzak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lamzak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamzak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdurashidov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puppie Lamzak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rizvan Abdurashidov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lamzak wants to clinch.
Abdurashidov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamzak.
Lamzak tries to land a leg kick but Abdurashidov saw it coming and moves away.
Rizvan Abdurashidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Lamzak.

Lamzak rushes Abdurashidov and presses him up against the cage.
Abdurashidov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lamzak looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamzak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamzak.
Abdurashidov dodges an elbow strike from Lamzak.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamzak.
Abdurashidov blocks an elbow strike.
Abdurashidov blocks the elbow strike.
Lamzak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdurashidov wants a takedown but no success here.
Abdurashidov avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamzak.
Lamzak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurashidov blocks the elbow strike.
Abdurashidov tries for a takedown but Lamzak manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rizvan Abdurashidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdurashidov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamzak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lamzak lands with a short shot to the head.
Lamzak stalling in the clinch but Abdurashidov improves position.
Puppie Lamzak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamzak.
Nice elbow from Lamzak.
Lamzak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamzak lands an elbow inside that Abdurashidov shrugs off.
Lamzak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow.
Lamzak leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamzak throws an elbow but misses.

Abdurashidov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lamzak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lamzak is trying to stand back up.
Lamzak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Lamzak showing good submission defense here.
Lamzak is trying to get back to his feet but Abdurashidov has full control of the position and if anything, Lamzak has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abdurashidov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lamzak is defending well though. Abdurashidov let's go of the attempt for now.
Lamzak controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puppie Lamzak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lamzak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puppie Lamzak!
After the big win, Puppie Lamzak made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Outkast Clothing Line and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.