PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandayu Momochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov has chosen Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Momochi
vs
Umalatov

184 cm
25
194 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
196 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Spartan Nutrition

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momochi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Umalatov.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Momochi avoids it easily.
Momochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momochi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Umalatov sprawls and moves away.

Momochi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Umalatov's temple.

Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Momochi working over Umalatov with some ground and pound. Umalatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Momochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi working over Umalatov with some ground and pound. Umalatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momochi prevents Umalatov from improving his position.
Momochi 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.

Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Umalatov wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Momochi there.
Umalatov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Momochi is working for a kimura but Umalatov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi working the head and body with strikes.
Umalatov is trying to get back to full guard.

Umalatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umalatov tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but Umalatov defending well.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Umalatov looking for submissions off his back.

Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Umalatov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Momochi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Umalatov regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov controls Momochi momentarily but Momochi frees himself.
Momochi is working Umalatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umalatov looking to control.
Momochi works over Umalatov with some ground and pound from guard.

Momochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Umalatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momochi has managed to get both his arms back between Umalatov's legs - danger averted.
Momochi landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Umalatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Umalatov is looking for a triangle but Momochi pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Momochi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Umalatov is trying to defend but Momochi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi slows the pace down in half guard.
Umalatov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Momochi passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Umalatov tries to improve position but can't.
Momochi lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi scoring with punches and elbows.
Umalatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Momochi 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Umalatov tries to roll over but Momochi keeps him under control.

Momochi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Umalatov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Momochi has cracked it and Umalatov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Momochi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
An out of breath and clearly excited Sandayu Momochi thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).