PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tochar Ian B (ranked 4289 p4p, 4031 weight class) and Vitor Mota (ranked 197 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ian B
vs
Mota

150 cm
18
260
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
260
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tochar Ian B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Mota!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mota fails with the takedown.
Ian B is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mota.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Mota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ian B but Ian B pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ian B makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ian B tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ian B tries a body shot but Mota blocks it.

Ian B gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mota trying to keep a closed guard but Ian B is proving a slippery customer.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound.

Mota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ian B can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ian B throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ian B gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ian B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mota seems keen to control Ian B's posture.
Ian B sitting in guard here, content to control.

Ian B avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ian B trying to control but Mota is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
Ian B throws a big elbow that misses.

Mota working for a triangle but Ian B defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mota is on top in guard.

Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ian B trying to control the position from guard on top but Mota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mota is trying to keep Ian B in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tochar Ian B 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.

Ian B slaps away a takedown attempt from Mota, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Mota shoots in and bounces Ian B off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota stays in close to Ian B's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mota 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.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ian B might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mota with a nice head shot there.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ian B really is a fat lump.
Mota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ian B's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mota misses with a takedown attempt - Ian B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ian B seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Mota tries to get set, Ian B tries to push him back and clinch up but Mota manages to avoid the attempt.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
It looked like Ian B wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
Ian B is looking to counter punch.
Mota shoots for a double leg takedown but Ian B sprawls well. He's pushed Mota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ian B gets tackled into the cage by Mota. Mota maintains the clinch.

Mota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ian B is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mota to the mat. Mota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mota controls Ian B momentarily but Ian B frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ian B tries to free his leg and advance position but Mota is retaining full guard.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound.
Mota is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ian B accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mota keeping full guard, as Ian B tries to pass.

Mota scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ian B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitor Mota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mota shoots in for a double leg but Ian B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mota landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ian B prevents the takedown attempt.
Ian B lands a left hand.

Mota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ian B throws a strike but Mota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Mota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ian B works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ian B is working an open guard so Mota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ian B was covering up waiting for the punch and Mota finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Ian B utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mota with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mota wants to control from the top but Ian B keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Ian B was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
Mota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ian B's waist but Ian B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mota off to one side.
Mota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ian B sprawls well. Ian B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mota gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mota shoots in looking for a takedown. Ian B tries to sprawl out of it but Mota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ian B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mota looks for a takedown but Ian B sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ian B misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mota 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Mota!