PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randell Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Azhiev
vs
Wild

177 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

170 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randell Wild!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhiev tries to clinch but Wild is having none of it.

Wild shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azhiev is trying to defend but Wild finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Wild is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wild pulls his head out easily.

Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Wild wants to pass the guard but Azhiev is defending well.

Wild wants to work for an arm triangle but Azhiev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Azhiev is looking to improve his position.

Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wild pulls his head out easily.
Wild trying to mount his opponent but Azhiev defends it.

Wild is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Azhiev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wild is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Wild avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wild is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Wild has gone for a leg lock! Azhiev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wild's guard.
Wild keeping full guard, as Azhiev tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azhiev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wild is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azhiev, into his guard.

Azhiev working for a triangle but Wild defends it easily.

Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.

Wild is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Azhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.

Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wild doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wild manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azhiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wild is aware though and is defending well.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.

Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Azhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wild is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Azhiev working for a triangle but Wild defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randell Wild will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wild shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azhiev's guard.

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

Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Azhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wild defends it easily.

Wild is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azhiev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azhiev has escaped and now he's on top!
Wild keeping full guard, as Azhiev tries to pass.
Azhiev wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Azhiev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wild manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azhiev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wild, into his guard.

Wild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azhiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azhiev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wild has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Azhiev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wild has tightened it up now! Azhiev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randell Wild!
In his post fight interview, Randell Wild started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.