PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bozigit Atayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cucu curu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Atayev
vs
curu

193 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bozigit Atayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, cucu curu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Atayev feints and as curu raises his hands in defense, Atayev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
curu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Atayev gets to his feet. curu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Atayev has managed to clinch.
curu misses with a punch to the body.

Atayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Atayev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Atayev tries for a kimura but curu is defending well.
Atayev staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atayev is looking to take a break and control but curu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atayev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Atayev controlling from side mount.

Atayev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bozigit Atayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atayev tries to clinch up.

That's two 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.
Atayev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Atayev has curu up against the cage in a clinch.

Atayev breaks from the clinch.
Atayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but curu paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Atayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with curu, pushing him back against the cage.

Atayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atayev lands a right hook to the body.

Atayev has managed to clinch.

Atayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atayev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atayev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as curu backs up against the cage.
Atayev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Atayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
curu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Atayev gets to his feet. curu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Atayev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atayev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Atayev feints and as curu raises his hands in defense, Atayev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Atayev stands up and waves to curu to follow him.
Atayev throws a front kick that sends curu stumbling back into the cage.
Atayev closes the distance and clinches up with curu, looking for a takedown. Atayev pushes curu against the cage but curu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
curu slips a jab and a cross from Atayev.
curu fails to land the takedown.
curu closes the distance looking to clinch

and Atayev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Atayev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Atayev closes the distance and clinches.

Atayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

curu feints and as Atayev raises his hands in defense, curu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atayev pulls curu in close to his closed guard and prevents curu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Atayev wants to stand up but curu is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atayev keeping moving, preventing curu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bozigit Atayev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A cross from Atayev lands.
Atayev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Atayev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Atayev wants to control but curu is keeping him busy.
Atayev controlling the position from side mount.
Atayev trying to control the action but curu is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atayev taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atayev cracks curu with a big right hand but curu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Atayev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but curu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Atayev stalls from top position.
Atayev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Atayev stands up and beckons curu to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
curu blocks a head kick by Atayev.

Atayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Atayev showed some decent athleticism there.

curu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atayev pulls his head out easily.
Atayev prevents curu from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atayev in particular looking to stall.
Atayev stops curu from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
curu wants to get back to full guard.
Atayev passes to side control.
Atayev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but curu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
curu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
curu wants to control but Atayev postures up.
curu is not content to let Atayev control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atayev is really struggling to control curu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
curu wants to control but Atayev postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
curu throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
curu tries to buck Atayev off but Atayev is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Atayev clinches up with curu and pushes him back against the cage.

Atayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Atayev rushes curu and presses him up against the cage.

Atayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
curu slips a jab and a cross from Atayev.

Atayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with curu, pushing him back against the cage.
curu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atayev smiles and moves away.
Atayev fails to land with a series of punches.
Atayev tries to clinch but curu moves out of range.
Atayev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bozigit Atayev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Atayev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
curu misses with a takedown attempt
and Atayev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Atayev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Atayev has curu up against the cage in a clinch.

Atayev breaks the clinch.

Atayev darts in and clinches curu up against the cage.

Atayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atayev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atayev scores with a jab to the head.
Atayev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bozigit Atayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Atayev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Atayev drops back looking for a leg! curu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and curu manages to kick Atayev off! Atayev jumps back into curu's guard.
curu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atayev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Atayev stands up and waves to curu to follow him.
Atayev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of curu's head.
The crowd cheers as Atayev lands an impressive looking overhand right. curu doesn't seem phased though.

Atayev clinches up with curu and pushes him back against the cage.

Atayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Atayev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
curu is looking to control Atayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can curu avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
curu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atayev stays in close to curu's body and controls the position.
curu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. curu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atayev trying to control the position from guard on top but curu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atayev takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atayev wanted to stand there but curu had control of the position.
curu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
curu keeping moving, preventing Atayev from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Atayev clinches up with curu and pushes him back against the cage.
Atayev is trying to drag curu to the mat but curu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Atayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
curu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atayev counters with a one-two to the body.
cucu curu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bozigit Atayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
curu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bozigit Atayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atayev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bozigit Atayev!