PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Moradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moradon has chosen Bundy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Belov
vs
Moradon

183 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgen Moradon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov takes one to the side of the head.
Moradon throws a series of punches but Belov avoids them all with ease.
Moradon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belov.
Moradon connects with a nice looking jab.
Belov shoots in looking for a takedown but Moradon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Belov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moradon is trying to defend but Belov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Belov throwing shots but Moradon is blocking nicely.

Belov seems to be looking for submissions.
Belov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov controlling the action here.
Belov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belov winds up and cracks Moradon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Belov 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.
Belov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Belov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belov content just to control the position here.

Belov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Moradon is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Belov!