PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marionetka Pudzianowska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzhor Azhiev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Azhiev
vs
Pudzianowska

177 cm
23
166 lbs
6 - 16 - 0

225 cm
33
160 lbs
6 - 31 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marionetka Pudzianowska!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azhiev tries to avoid it but Pudzianowska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azhiev to the ground. Azhiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Pudzianowska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azhiev did well to prevent Pudzianowska getting side control.
Pudzianowska looks winded!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azhiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.

Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.

Pudzianowska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowska controlling the action here.

Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Pudzianowska controlling the pace.

Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Pudzianowska is trying to control. Azhiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pudzianowska pulls his head out easily.
Pudzianowska controlling the action here.
Pudzianowska working the head and body with strikes.

Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pudzianowska pulls his head out easily.
Pudzianowska trying to control from half guard but Azhiev is working away.

Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.

Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Azhiev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pudzianowska throwing strikes but missing.

Pudzianowska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Pudzianowska.
Horrible takedown by Pudzianowska or perhaps it was just good defense by Azhiev which made him look bad.
Azhiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowska swinging wildly here.

Azhiev clinches up with Pudzianowska and pushes him back against the cage.
Azhiev looking for a takedown.
Azhiev can't get the takedown.

Pudzianowska manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhiev misses with a wild combination.
Azhiev closes the distance but Pudzianowska moves to the side

and Pudzianowska counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azhiev wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marionetka Pudzianowska will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Azhiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pudzianowska lands a takedown into guard.
Pudzianowska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Azhiev has his feet on Pudzianowska's thighs here. He's pushed Pudzianowska off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pudzianowska screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzhor Azhiev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anzhor Azhiev thanked Outkast Clothing Line for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).