PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mamedov
vs
Nye

186 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Mamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nye!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nye instigates a clinch.
Nye tries for a takedown but Mamedov manages to get underhooks.

Nye decides to pull guard.
Mamedov trying to control but Nye is working from the bottom.
Mamedov slips nicely into half guard.
Mamedov stalling.
Nye is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nye holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Nye is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Piotr Mamedov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Nye.
Mamedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nye fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamedov sprawls well initially but Nye persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nye seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mamedov trying to control but Nye postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Nye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like Nye is going to stand back up.

Piotr Mamedov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Nye drives through and clinches with Mamedov against the cage.
Mamedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye slows down the pace here.
Nye is pressed up against the cage. Mamedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nye down to the mat. Nye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Mamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamedov fails with the takedown
and Nye counters with a low kick, right behind Mamedov 's knee.
Nye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamedov.
Nye wants to clinch

and Mamedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Nye pulls Mamedov in close to prevent any damage.

Nye kicks Mamedov off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nye closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamedov to the mat! Mamedov manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nye controlling from the top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Nye hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mamedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nye counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nye displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mamedov up against the cage.
Nye tries to throw a body punch but Mamedov avoids it by throwing Nye back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nye prevents it.

Nye pulls guard effortlessly.
Mamedov looking to pass the guard.
Nye keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Nye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov stands and throws Nye's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamedov off and has taken his back!
Nye trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mamedov doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but not successfully.
Nye biding his time, controlling Mamedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Nye.
Nye fails with the takedown.
Nye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four 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.
Nye moves in looking to clinch but Mamedov pushes him off.
Nye is looking to clinch.
Nye moves in looking to clinch but Mamedov pushes him off.
Bill Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nye counters with a leg kick.

Mamedov gets tackled into the cage by Nye. Nye maintains the clinch.
Mamedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nye fails to land the takedown.
Nye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nye scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nye is thwarting Mamedov's attempts to control the position.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Nye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamedov trying to control but Nye postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mamedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.
Nye is looking to clinch but Mamedov is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nye. Nye obviously looking to wear him down.
Mamedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamedov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nye moves into the clinch.
Nye gets underhooks to prevent Mamedov's takedown attempt.
Nye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Nye scores with a shot to the side of Mamedov's head.
Mamedov blocks an elbow strike.
Nye lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Nye clinches with his opponent.
Mamedov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Mamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Nye breaks the clinch.

Nye closes the distance and pushes Mamedov back into the cage.
Mamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mamedov has Nye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nye unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye scores a nice knee to the body.
Bill Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Nye drags the fight down to the ground.
Nye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamedov is one step ahead there.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nye pulls Mamedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mamedov from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bill Nye wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Nye moves into the clinch.
Piotr Mamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nye prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Nye pulls guard successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!