PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Moyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Head has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Head
vs
Moyanov

155 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexey Moyanov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.

Moyanov closes the distance and clinches.

Head drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moyanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moyanov won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head looking for a sweep. Not yet Head, not yet.
Moyanov prevents Head from getting back to his feet.
Head is pulling down on Moyanov's head to control his posture.

Head is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moyanov is trying to push Head away but Head has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Head prevents Moyanov from breaking the clinch.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head tries to pull guard but Moyanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Head drops back down to his feet.
Head is trying to drag Moyanov to the mat but Moyanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyanov is trying to break the clinch but Head has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Moyanov.
Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moyanov avoids it.
Moyanov is trying to break free.
Head is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Head pulls Moyanov into guard.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyanov being controlled here momentarily.
Head has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moyanov with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Teddy Head just wasn't active enough.
Moyanov throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moyanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moyanov throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
Alexey Moyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moyanov throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a three punch combo that has Moyanov backing up. Moyanov nods at Head to acknowledge the strikes.
Moyanov throws out a leg kick but Head moves out of range and Moyanov only half commits.

Head gets tackled into the cage by Moyanov. Moyanov maintains the clinch.
Moyanov can't break the clinch.

Head pulls guard effortlessly.
Head controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Head is on top in guard.

Moyanov is working an open guard so Head takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Moyanov.

Moyanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Moyanov is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moyanov breaks the clinch.
Moyanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moyanov looks winded!

Head gets tackled into the cage by Moyanov. Moyanov maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Head jumps into guard, dragging Moyanov to the mat.
Moyanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Head. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Moyanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moyanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Head looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Head's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Moyanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Teddy Head wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Head scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Head dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Head fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moyanov to the ground. Head is now in Moyanov's guard.

Head stands up from Moyanov's guard - Head perhaps looking for a knockout.

Moyanov moves into the clinch.
Head is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moyanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Head tries to pull guard but Moyanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Head drops back down to his feet.
Moyanov missing with knees to the body.
Head fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moyanov to keep the fight standing.
Moyanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Head is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Head has double underhooks.
Moyanov tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the cage.
Moyanov tries to break the clinch but Head is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moyanov.
Moyanov tries to break the clinch but Head is controlling the position.
Head managing to block the knees to the body from Moyanov.
Moyanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Head gets an underhook and turns Moyanov into the cage.
Moyanov is trying to force a seperation but Head has the dominant position.
Moyanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moyanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Moyanov lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moyanov can't break the clinch.
Moyanov working aggressively here.
Head jumps guard but Moyanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moyanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Head blocks it with crossed arms.
Moyanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moyanov tries to pull guard but Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Moyanov drops back down to his feet.
Moyanov is breathing heavily.
Moyanov is trying to stall.

Head successfully pulls guard.
Head wants to stand and escape but Moyanov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moyanov's guard.
Head postures up and lands a big shot to Moyanov's brow.
Moyanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there.

Head decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moyanov, up you get!
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moyanov as he avoids it easily.
Head tries to bum rush Moyanov with a series of wild strikes but Moyanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Moyanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
Moyanov throws a jab when Head was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moyanov has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Moyanov tries to stall but Head uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Head looking for a takedown.

Head gets control of Moyanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Head will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Head quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Head but it's paid off an Moyanov is forced to tap! Nice work by Head.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teddy Head!