PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andaman Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Razval Saraev enters the cage!

Maya
vs
Saraev

179 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andaman Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razval Saraev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saraev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saraev.
Saraev has Maya pushed against the cage.
Maya blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maya fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maya looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andaman Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saraev prevents it.
Saraev effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maya controls his hands.
Saraev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saraev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saraev fails to land.
Maya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya has Saraev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saraev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saraev fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Maya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maya showed some decent athleticism there.
Saraev has his hands clasped together around Maya's back. He's all about the action.
Saraev trying to hold on to Maya's head to control him but Maya postures up.
Saraev won't allow Maya to pass to mount.
Maya is trying to control the action in half guard but Saraev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev wants to get back to full guard.
Saraev keeps trying to improve his position.
Maya controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saraev can do anything to dispel that myth.

Maya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saraev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maya content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev is trying is best to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maya misses with a takedown attempt - Saraev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saraev avoids it really well and circles away.

Maya tries to sprawl but Saraev drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Maya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saraev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maya works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saraev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saraev stopping the sweep attempt from Maya.
Saraev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Saraev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maya working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saraev sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razval Saraev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saraev moves into range and clinches up with Maya.
Maya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saraev misses with the head strike.
Saraev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saraev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maya wants a takedown.
Saraev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maya backwards.
A short right from Saraev on the inside.
Saraev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saraev working aggressively here.
Maya blocking some punches.
Saraev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Saraev fails to land.
Saraev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saraev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saraev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saraev is pushing Maya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saraev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andaman Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maya defends it nicely.
Maya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saraev avoids it really well and circles away.
Maya shoots in for a takedown but Saraev shows good takedown defense.
Saraev with the counter takedown but Maya avoids it easily.

Maya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saraev did well to prevent Maya getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya trying to advance position but Saraev counters by regaining guard.
Saraev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev is stalling in the full guard.
Maya pulls Saraev in close to prevent any damage.
Saraev trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.
Saraev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
Maya pulls Saraev in to control the position.
Maya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saraev is pushing down on Maya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maya is fighting to maintain full guard but Saraev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saraev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saraev in particular looking to stall.
Saraev prevents Maya from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razval Saraev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saraev pushes Maya up against the cage in a clinch.
Maya wants to take the fight to the mat but Saraev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saraev stops a takedown attempt from Maya.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saraev.
Saraev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maya is trying to drag Saraev to the mat but Saraev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andaman Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saraev tries a body shot but Maya blocks it.
Saraev has a couple of punches blocked by Maya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev stops a takedown attempt from Maya.
Saraev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Razval Saraev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saraev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saraev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maya up against the cage.
Saraev tries to work over Maya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya prevents a body shot from Saraev.
Saraev throws a head punch that misses.
Saraev lands a hook that snaps the head of Maya backwards.
Maya takes a shot to the head.
Saraev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saraev tries to throw a body punch but Maya avoids it by throwing Saraev back against the cage.
Saraev taking a breather.
Saraev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maya.
Maya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saraev throws a punch but it's blocked by Maya.
Stalling in the clinch from Saraev.
Maya being controlled against the cage.
Saraev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maya's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev leaning against his opponent.
Saraev blocks an uppercut.
Maya has Saraev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saraev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saraev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maya is working for takedown but Saraev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saraev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saraev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maya being controlled against the cage.
Saraev stalling in the clinch.
Saraev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saraev.
Maya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saraev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Saraev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saraev pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saraev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maya is trying to defend but Saraev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maya trying to control but Saraev postures up.
Saraev stalling.
Maya wants to control but Saraev is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Saraev.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maya tries to get to full guard but Saraev has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev dives in for a single leg takedown but Maya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andaman Maya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razval Saraev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saraev is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razval Saraev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saraev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razval Saraev!