PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Muladjanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Cardozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Muladjanov
vs
Cardozo

177 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Muladjanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronny Cardozo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardozo misses with a two punch combination.
Cardozo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muladjanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardozo manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Cardozo.

Cardozo shoots in and gets a takedown into Muladjanov's guard.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo pushing down on Muladjanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muladjanov is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muladjanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muladjanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardozo on the ground.
Cardozo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cardozo looking to ground and pound but Muladjanov is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muladjanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Muladjanov is squirming around, avoiding Cardozo's attempts to control the action.

Cardozo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Muladjanov is surviving well by controlling Cardozo's body position as best he can.
Muladjanov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muladjanov wants to hold on but Cardozo pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardozo prevents Muladjanov from getting the reversal.
Cardozo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muladjanov is looking to escape.
Cardozo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Muladjanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muladjanov tries to get out of the position.
Muladjanov reaches up and holds on to Cardozo to control the position.

Cardozo looking for a guillotine from mount but Muladjanov is having none of it.
Cardozo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muladjanov is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muladjanov tries to hold on but Cardozo pushes him away.
Cardozo looking to control but Muladjanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Muladjanov is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo controlling from the full mount.
Cardozo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muladjanov is looking to get to half guard.

Muladjanov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cardozo.
Cardozo tries to control but Muladjanov wriggling away.
Muladjanov tries to hold on but Cardozo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo thowing shots but they're missing.
Cardozo looking to ground and pound but Muladjanov is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cardozo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muladjanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Muladjanov gets a clinch.
Muladjanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardozo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muladjanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardozo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muladjanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardozo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aziz Muladjanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Cardozo.
Muladjanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardozo has Muladjanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muladjanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muladjanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muladjanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muladjanov lands a shot to the body.
Cardozo is working for takedown but Muladjanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov lands a body punch.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muladjanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Muladjanov is working Cardozo over against the cage.
Muladjanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muladjanov lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov digs a right hand underneath Cardozo's ribcage. Cardozo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muladjanov presses Cardozo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muladjanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Muladjanov.
A short left from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov digs a right hand underneath Cardozo's ribcage. Cardozo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muladjanov lands a nice uppercut.
Muladjanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muladjanov lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Muladjanov to work.
A short uppercut from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardozo.
Muladjanov is leaning against Cardozo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muladjanov lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov scores with a hook to the body.
Muladjanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muladjanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Muladjanov on the inside.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Muladjanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muladjanov scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muladjanov stalling.
Muladjanov lands a shoulder strike.
Muladjanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
Nice body punch from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov scores with a hook to the body.
Muladjanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardozo.
Muladjanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
Muladjanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muladjanov.
Muladjanov leaning against his opponent.
Muladjanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muladjanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aziz Muladjanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muladjanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardozo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muladjanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muladjanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardozo has time to react.
Cardozo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Muladjanov counters by clinching up.
Muladjanov lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muladjanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muladjanov is working Cardozo over against the cage.
Muladjanov lands a nice uppercut.
Muladjanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardozo.
A body shot lands from Muladjanov.
Muladjanov lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Muladjanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Muladjanov moves into range and clinches up with Cardozo.
Cardozo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muladjanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muladjanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
A nice left hand lands by Muladjanov.
Muladjanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardozo or not.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muladjanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aziz Muladjanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Cardozo.
Muladjanov pushes Cardozo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muladjanov pushes Cardozo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muladjanov works on Cardozo's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Muladjanov.
Muladjanov gets through Cardozo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muladjanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Cardozo is rocked!
Muladjanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardozo is still on wobbly legs! Can Muladjanov finish him?
Aziz Muladjanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muladjanov pushes Cardozo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muladjanov digs a right hand into Cardozo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardozo's gas tank.
Muladjanov stalling the fight.
Muladjanov lands a big right hand that drops Cardozo! The killer instinct kicks in and Muladjanov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Muladjanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aziz Muladjanov!