PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabed Azbuhlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan comes to the ring accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Zegan
vs
Azbuhlev

180 cm
31
165 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maciej Zegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zegan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zegan lands with a nice body punch.

Azbuhlev drives through with a takedown into Zegan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azbuhlev is fighting to break Zegan's control of his arms but Zegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azbuhlev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zegan is keeping the position for now.
Zegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Zegan is working hard here to advance position.

Azbuhlev gets to his feet - Zegan follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azbuhlev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azbuhlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azbuhlev with a poor takedown
and Zegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zegan swivels and escapes.
Azbuhlev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azbuhlev shoots in looking for a takedown. Zegan tries to sprawl out of it but Azbuhlev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zegan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azbuhlev tries for a takedown but Zegan circles away easily
and Zegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azbuhlev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zegan finds it's way round the side to connect with Azbuhlev's head.
Zegan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zegan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Sabed Azbuhlev has been cut.
Zegan throws a sloppy head kick and Azbuhlev moves out of range easily.
Zegan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zegan throws a head kick but Azbuhlev moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev misses with a takedown attempt
and Zegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Zegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zegan blocks an elbow strike from Azbuhlev.
Zegan blocks a body shot from Azbuhlev.
Zegan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Azbuhlev fails to land.
Azbuhlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zegan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azbuhlev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev tries to land a knee to the head but Zegan blocks with his arms.
Azbuhlev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azbuhlev is looking to control Zegan's arms but Zegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azbuhlev has his back to the ropes.
Azbuhlev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zegan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azbuhlev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Azbuhlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zegan is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Azbuhlev throws an elbow but misses.
Azbuhlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zegan is keeping busy.
Zegan lands an uppercut.
Azbuhlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Zegan.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
Azbuhlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zegan is keeping busy.
Zegan tries to land a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zegan.
Azbuhlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zegan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azbuhlev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan lands a knee to the head.
Zegan blocks the elbow strike.
Zegan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azbuhlev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zegan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zegan lands a good knee to the midsection. Azbuhlev won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zegan.
Zegan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Zegan looking to throw knees to the head but Azbuhlev is blocking nicely.
Zegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Zegan.
Azbuhlev pushes Zegan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Zegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sabed Azbuhlev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Zegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Azbuhlev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azbuhlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Azbuhlev misses with a takedown attempt - Zegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zegan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Azbuhlev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zegan tries to avoid it but Azbuhlev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zegan to the ground. Zegan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zegan tries to counter by clinching up but Azbuhlev breaks away and moves out of range.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zegan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zegan scores with a hook to the body. Azbuhlev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Zegan has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Azbuhlev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Azbuhlev misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev tries to work over Zegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azbuhlev is working Zegan over against the ropes.
Azbuhlev scores with a shoulder strike.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Nice body punch from Zegan - that landed with a thud.
Azbuhlev misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zegan.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Zegan landing knees to the body.
Maciej Zegan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azbuhlev misses with an elbow strike.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
Zegan tries to work over Azbuhlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azbuhlev trying to control the position but instead, Zegan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azbuhlev into the ropes.
Azbuhlev presses Zegan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev misses with an elbow strike.
Zegan blocks an uppercut.
Zegan blocking some punches.
Zegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azbuhlev can do to turn this around?
Azbuhlev misses with some punches.
Azbuhlev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zegan obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azbuhlev tries to stall but Zegan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Azbuhlev looking to slow down the pace here.
Azbuhlev seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Azbuhlev working aggressively here.
Zegan tries a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks it.
Zegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zegan landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zegan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Zegan.
Zegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Zegan.
Zegan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azbuhlevs head.
Zegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Zegan scores a nice knee to the body.
Azbuhlev looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Zegan.
Azbuhlev taking a breather.
Azbuhlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Azbuhlev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zegan landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan gets through Azbuhlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zegan with a knee to the head.
Zegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azbuhlev.
Zegan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Azbuhlev is breathing heavily.
Zegan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
Zegan tries a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks it.
Zegan letting Azbuhlev take a breather here.
Azbuhlev trying to stall but Zegan improves his position.
Zegan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zegan.
Zegan blocks a body shot from Azbuhlev.
Zegan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
Zegan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Zegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabed Azbuhlev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Azbuhlev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zegan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azbuhlev somewhat.
Nice shot by Zegan.
Azbuhlev shoots in for a takedown but Zegan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azbuhlev misses with a takedown attempt - Zegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan works the jab nicely.
Azbuhlev shoots in and drives through. Zegan sprawls well.
Zegan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azbuhlev's hands.
Azbuhlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azbuhlev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Azbuhlev is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zegan moves into the clinch.
Azbuhlev is still on wobbly legs! Can Zegan finish him?
Zegan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azbuhlev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zegan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Azbuhlev's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Azbuhlev drops to his knees and Zegan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Zegan!
A less than humble Maciej Zegan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.