PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vardan Mamikonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vardan Mamikonyan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maeda
vs
Mamikonyan

190 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Elite Golden Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vardan Mamikonyan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda moves away from the strike by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan wants to clinch.
Mamikonyan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamikonyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamikonyan stuffs the takedown.
Vardan Mamikonyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamikonyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamikonyan. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan is looking to clinch.
Vardan Mamikonyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Mamikonyan does no damage.
Mamikonyan wants to clinch up but Maeda keeps it at a distance.
Maeda moves away from the strike by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mamikonyan jabs at Maeda's body.
Maeda misses with a low kick.

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.

Mamikonyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamikonyan just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mamikonyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maeda is defended easily by Mamikonyan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamikonyan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maeda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maeda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamikonyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamikonyan. That's going to slow Maeda down.
Mamikonyan tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Maeda misses
and Mamikonyan counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan throws a combination. Maeda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maeda misses with a takedown
and Mamikonyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamikonyan.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamikonyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mamikonyan wants to clinch up but Maeda keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mamikonyan closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mamikonyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Mamikonyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamikonyan is looking to clinch.
Mamikonyan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mamikonyan lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch but Maeda moves out of range.
Mamikonyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maeda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamikonyan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maeda shoots and misses

and Mamikonyan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mamikonyan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Mamikonyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maeda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maeda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mamikonyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mamikonyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamikonyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamikonyan looks to land a combination. Maeda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Mamikonyan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamikonyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Mamikonyan circles away easily
and Mamikonyan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maeda fails with the takedown
and Mamikonyan counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mamikonyan misses.
Mamikonyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamikonyan is looking to clinch but Maeda is avoiding it.

Mamikonyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mamikonyan manages to break the clinch.
Mamikonyan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vardan Mamikonyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Good exchange - Mamikonyan coming out on top.
Maeda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamikonyan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Mamikonyan darts in and clinches Maeda up against the cage.

Mamikonyan breaks the clinch.
Mamikonyan tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda misses with a takedown

and Mamikonyan counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamikonyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maeda with a poor takedown
and Maeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamikonyan throws a leg kick which misses Maeda's front leg but catches the back leg as Maeda tries to avoid it.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch up.
Mamikonyan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vardan Mamikonyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamikonyan cracks the inside of Maeda's front leg.
A left lands for Mamikonyan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Maeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maeda misses with a takedown
and Mamikonyan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maeda's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mamikonyan clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamikonyan breaks from the clinch.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed

and Mamikonyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mamikonyan.

Mamikonyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maeda takes one to the chin there.
Maeda misses with a takedown
and Mamikonyan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maeda thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamikonyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamikonyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamikonyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mamikonyan.
Mitsuyo Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vardan Mamikonyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vardan Mamikonyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamikonyan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Vardan Mamikonyan!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Vardan Mamikonyan!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Vardan Mamikonyan!

Vardan Mamikonyan wins by unanimous decision!