PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Der Mob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov comes into the arena with Мы расправи blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Maksim Zotov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Zotov
vs
Der Mob

160 cm
27
137 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Der Mob!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Der Mob avoids a kick to the body.
Zotov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Der Mob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Der Mob lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Zotov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Der Mob with a nice head shot there.
Der Mob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Der Mob lands a couple of elbows.

Der Mob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zotov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Der Mob has managed to get both his arms back between Zotov's legs - danger averted.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Der Mob controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Der Mob wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Der Mob stands up over Zotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Der Mob landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zotov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Der Mob defends it easily.
Zotov keeping full guard, as Der Mob tries to pass.

Der Mob avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Der Mob is pushing down on Zotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Der Mob has managed to sneak the leg through.
Der Mob is looking to take a break and control but Zotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zotov won't allow Der Mob to pass to mount.
Der Mob drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Der Mob seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Der Mob slips a nice elbow through Zotov's hands, connecting with Zotov's forehead.

Zotov actively working from the bottom here.
Der Mob takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zotov is staying active underneath Der Mob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Der Mob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zotov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Der Mob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Der Mob connects with a nice short shot to Zotov's temple.
Zotov has hold of Der Mob's hands but Der Mob slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zotov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Der Mob working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Der Mob sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Der Mob is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Der Mob looking to pass the guard.
Der Mob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Zotov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Zotov working for a triangle but Der Mob defends it easily.
Der Mob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zotov has momentary wrist control but Der Mob slips an elbow through the middle.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Der Mob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Der Mob is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Der Mob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Der Mob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Der Mob lands a couple of elbows.
Der Mob wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotov has momentary wrist control but Der Mob slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Der Mob wants to control from the top but Zotov keeps moving.
Zotov keeping full guard, as Der Mob tries to pass.

Der Mob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zotov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Der Mob has managed to get both his arms back between Zotov's legs - danger averted.
Der Mob scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zotov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zotov keeping moving, preventing Der Mob from controlling successfully.
Der Mob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zotov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Der Mob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Der Mob gets caught napping as Zotov dives in and scores a takedown. Der Mob manages to retain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Der Mob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Der Mob pulls Zotov in close to prevent any damage.
Zotov won't allow Der Mob to sweep him here.
Der Mob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Der Mob was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Der Mob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zotov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Der Mob. That did some damage!
Zotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Der Mob throws out the jab.
Zotov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Der Mob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Der Mob landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Der Mob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zotov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zotov tries to buck Der Mob off but Der Mob is having none of it.
Der Mob looks up at the clock and then as Zotov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Der Mob smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Der Mob wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Der Mob tries for a kimura but Zotov is defending well.
Der Mob scoring with punches and elbows.
Zotov is trying to improve his position.
Der Mob working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Der Mob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zotov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zotov regains half guard.

Zotov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Der Mob pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Der Mob is looking to take a break and control but Zotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zotov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Der Mob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Der Mob's back!
Zotov is trying to stick to Der Mob's back but Der Mob is turning into Zotov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zotov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Der Mob.
Der Mob trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob lands a couple of digs.

Zotov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Der Mob is aware though and is defending well.
Der Mob trying to control but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Der Mob connects with a couple of short punches.

Zotov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zotov can't keep his opponent in guard - Der Mob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Der Mob winds up and cracks Zotov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Der Mob wants to pass the guard but Zotov is defending well.
Der Mob controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob slips a nice elbow through Zotov's hands, connecting with Zotov's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Mob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zotov keeps working.
Der Mob drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Der Mob stalling.
Der Mob drops an elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Der Mob scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Der Mob looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zotov taking some punishment here, with Der Mob in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Der Mob is trying to control. Zotov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zotov is refusing to be controlled, as Der Mob sits in half guard.
Zotov wants to improve his position but Der Mob is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Der Mob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zotov is looking to land body kicks.
Zotov lands a jab.

Der Mob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Der Mob working over Zotov with some ground and pound. Zotov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zotov is staying active underneath Der Mob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Zotov looking for submissions off his back.
Der Mob lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Zotov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Der Mob is tapping! Great win for Zotov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maksim Zotov!
Maksim Zotov thanked the fans post fight for their support.