PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macht Aua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Morozov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Morozov
vs
Aua

190 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Macht Aua!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov shoots for a takedown but Aua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Morozov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aua did well to prevent Morozov getting side control.
Aua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morozov is working away from the top position though.
Aua is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Morozov is staying active.
Aua gets back to full guard.
Aua trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aua has wrist control.
Morozov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morozov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aua looking for a sweep. Not yet Aua, not yet.
Aua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morozov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Aua is keeping the position.
Aua looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morozov prevents Aua from getting back to his feet.
Morozov throwing strikes from guard but Aua blocks nicely.
Aua is trying to keep Morozov in close.

Morozov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morozov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov postures up in Aua's guard and throws a big left but Aua blocks it.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morozov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morozov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morozov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Aua has his foot on Morozov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morozov works his way back into a safe position though.

Aua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morozov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morozov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morozov scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morozov throwing strikes from guard but Aua blocks nicely.
Morozov postures up in Aua's guard and throws a big left but Aua blocks it.
Aua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morozov postures up in Aua's guard and throws a big left but Aua blocks it.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morozov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morozov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morozov throws a strike but Aua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Aua tries to pass.
Aua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morozov's guard.

Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morozov is staying active underneath Aua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
Morozov is pressing down on Aua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aua trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.

Morozov looking for a guillotine here but Aua defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Morozov dominated that round.
That's time! Morozov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Morozov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morozov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macht Aua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morozov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Aua.
Aua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Morozov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morozov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aua struggling a bit here.
Aua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morozov off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Morozov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Morozov breaks Aua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Aua is working for a submission of some sort.

Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov tries to roll over but Aua keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is staying active underneath Aua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aua trying to mount his opponent but Morozov defends it.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morozov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morozov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aua trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Aua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morozov.
Ivan Morozov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morozov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morozov moves into full guard.

Morozov has his feet on Aua's thighs here. He's pushed Aua 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! Aua screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Morozov!
Post fight, an emotional Ivan Morozov said 'I want to express special thanks: 1) Fight Club Clothing est. 09 2) FinnFighter Nutrition (five 160Q supps!)'.