PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Subotic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Subotic
vs
Malybaev

200 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nenad Subotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malybaev clinches up against the cage.

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

Subotic tries to keep at a distance but Malybaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Subotic gets underhooks to prevent Malybaev's takedown attempt.
Subotic digs a right hand into Malybaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malybaev's gas tank.
Subotic has Malybaev pressed against the cage, preventing Malybaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Subotic.
Malybaev can't break the clinch.

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

Subotic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Subotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malybaev has a takedown stuffed.
Malybaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malybaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Subotic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malybaev did well to prevent Subotic getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malybaev manages to get to full guard.
Subotic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malybaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Subotic controls the pace.
Subotic wants to control from the top but Malybaev keeps moving.
Subotic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Subotic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nenad Subotic.
Subotic throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Subotic darts in and clinches Malybaev up against the cage.
Subotic avoiding damage as Malybaev throws knees to the body.

Subotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nenad Subotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Subotic moves into range and clinches up with Malybaev.
Malybaev prevents a takedown attempt there.

Subotic manages to break the clinch.
Subotic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nenad Subotic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asylbek Malybaev.
Malybaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malybaev looks gassed!
Subotic lands a nice hook to Malybaev's body. Malybaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malybaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subotic swivels and escapes.

Subotic moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Subotic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Malybaev regains guard immediately.
Subotic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Subotic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malybaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Subotic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Subotic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malybaev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Malybaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Subotic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malybaev keeping moving, preventing Subotic from controlling successfully.
Malybaev 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.
Subotic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Subotic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Subotic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Subotic wants to stand and escape but instead Malybaev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Malybaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Malybaev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Subotic, up you get!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Subotic tries to close the distance and clinch but Malybaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Subotic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Malybaev has closed the distance and engaged Subotic in a clinch.
Malybaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Subotic has him pressed against the cage.
Malybaev is looking for a takedown.
Malybaev is trying to push Subotic away but Subotic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Subotic breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Malybaev. Beautiful body shot.
Subotic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malybaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Subotic just leaning against Malybaev, taking a breather.
Subotic lands with a short shot to the head.

Subotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Subotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Subotic. No joy for Malybaev on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malybaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Malybaev jumps guard but Subotic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nenad Subotic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asylbek Malybaev.
Malybaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Malybaev has eaten all the pies!
Malybaev is breathing heavily.

Subotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malybaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subotic.
Subotic tries to clinch up.
Malybaev connects with a high kick.
Malybaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malybaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nenad Subotic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Subotic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Malybaev instigates a clinch.

Subotic pulls Malybaev into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Subotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nenad Subotic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malybaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Subotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Malybaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malybaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Subotic manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Subotic clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Subotic stalling.
Subotic pushes Malybaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Subotic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Subotic is looking to stall here but Malybaev recovers full guard.
Subotic won't allow Malybaev to get back to his feet.
Subotic tries to free his leg and advance position but Malybaev is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malybaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malybaev has a closed guard, preventing Subotic from standing up.
Subotic won't allow Malybaev to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malybaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subotic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Subotic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malybaev is trying to keep Subotic in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Asylbek Malybaev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malybaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Subotic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Subotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Subotic manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Subotic.
Malybaev leaves Subotic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malybaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Subotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Malybaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nenad Subotic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Subotic is leaning against Malybaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malybaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Subotic has him pressed against the cage.
Subotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malybaev can do to turn this around?
Subotic lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subotic has Malybaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malybaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malybaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Subotic won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Subotic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malybaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Subotic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Subotic for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Malybaev trying to control the position but instead, Subotic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malybaev into the cage.
Malybaev tries to pull guard but Subotic holds him up against the cage and eventually Malybaev drops back down to his feet.
Nenad Subotic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asylbek Malybaev.
Subotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malybaev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Subotic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Malybaev.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Subotic.

Subotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nenad Subotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malybaev tries to keep at a distance but Subotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Malybaev successfully pulls guard.
Subotic postures up.

Subotic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Subotic darts in and clinches Malybaev up against the cage.

Subotic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malybaev is trying to keep an underhook but Subotic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Subotic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subotic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malybaev for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malybaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malybaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nenad Subotic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Malybaev misses the target.

Malybaev moves into the clinch.
Malybaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Subotic gets an underhook and turns Malybaev into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Subotic pulls guard effortlessly.

Subotic pushes Malybaev off and gets back to his feet.
Subotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Subotic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Subotic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malybaev is controlling Subotic's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subotic is pushing down on Malybaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malybaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Subotic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asylbek Malybaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malybaev scores with a few weak punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Subotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Subotic 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Subotic!