PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masoud Mazadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mordant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mazadi
vs
Mordant

155 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masoud Mazadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Mordant!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazadi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mazadi scores a takedown into full mount!
Mazadi throws some wild stikes that Mordant manages to avoid easily.

Mordant bucks up and throws Mazadi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazadi looks to throw the jab but Mordant is out of range.
Mazadi has a takedown stuffed.

Mordant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mazadi's half guard.
Mordant trying to control from half guard but Mazadi is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordant moves into full mount! Mazadi won't be happy about that!
Mordant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mazadi is holding on tight.
Mazadi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mazadi tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazadi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Mordant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Mordant goes for an armbar but Mazadi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mazadi.
Mazadi wants to control from the top but Mordant keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mazadi trying to control but Mordant is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazadi postures up in Mordant's guard and throws a big left but Mordant blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mazadi shoots and misses

and Mordant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazadi wants to get back to his feet but Mordant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mazadi really is a fat lump.
Mordant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazadi is keeping the position for now.
Mordant trying to control but Mazadi is working from the bottom.

Mordant drops back looking for a leg! Mazadi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mazadi manages to kick Mordant off! Mordant jumps back into Mazadi's guard.
Mordant works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordant tries to pass to full mount but Mazadi defends it.
Mazadi tries to get to full guard but Mordant has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mazadi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mordant counters with a shoot takedown. Mazadi fights it but they end up in guard.
Mazadi is looking to stand up but Mordant isn't so interested in that idea.
Mordant forces his way into half guard.
Mordant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mazadi!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordant controlling the position easily from mount.
Mordant wants to take Mazadi's back here but Mazadi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Mordant is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mazadi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mordant looking to control but Mazadi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordant controlling from the full mount.
Mazadi has given up his back. Will we see Mordant going for some submissions?

That's four 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.

Mazadi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Mazadi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mordant's arms.
Mordant is looking to control Mazadi but Mazadi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mazadi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mordant on the ground.
Mazadi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mazadi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mordant trying to pass the guard but Mazadi defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Mordant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mazadi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mordant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazadi to the mat! Mazadi manages to get full guard.
Mazadi trying to keep a closed guard but Mordant is proving a slippery customer.
Mordant looking to pass the guard.
Mazadi keeping moving, preventing Mordant from controlling successfully.
Mordant tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazadi is retaining full guard.

Mordant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mazadi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mazadi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mazadi!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mordant is not content to let Mazadi control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordant tries to escape but Mazadi is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Masoud Mazadi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mazadi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Mordant.
Well Mordant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Mordant!