PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Lott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanzhar Nurpulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lott
vs
Nurpulaev

161 cm
24
279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
256 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlo Lott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanzhar Nurpulaev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lott clinches up with Nurpulaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurpulaev looking for a takedown.
Nurpulaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurpulaev tries to pull guard but Lott holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurpulaev drops back down to his feet.
Lott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lott manages to pull guard.
Lott keeping moving, preventing Nurpulaev from controlling successfully.
Lott looking to control.
Nurpulaev stays in close to Lott's body and controls the position.
Lott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurpulaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurpulaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurpulaev defends well.
Nurpulaev stays in close to Lott's body and controls the position.
Lott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurpulaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lott shoots in and bounces Nurpulaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurpulaev keeping moving, preventing Lott from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurpulaev controls Lott momentarily but Lott frees himself.
Nurpulaev keeping moving, preventing Lott from controlling successfully.
Lott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurpulaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nurpulaev thows a huge punch but Lott dodges it nicely.
Lott flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurpulaev wants to stand up but Lott is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurpulaev blocks the strikes from Lott.
Nurpulaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Nurpulaev stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lott to get to his feet.
Sanzhar Nurpulaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lott darts in and clinches Nurpulaev up against the cage.
Nurpulaev looking to stall.
Lott tries to pull guard but Nurpulaev won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Lott.
Nurpulaev looks winded!

Lott has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nurpulaev uses from the top position.
Lott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurpulaev wants to control from the top but Lott keeps moving.

Lott is looking for a triangle but Nurpulaev pushes his legs off easily.

Lott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Lott has his foot on Nurpulaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurpulaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurpulaev wants to pass the guard but Lott is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Lott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lott ducks under a wild hook from Nurpulaev.
Nurpulaev misses with a head kick.
Nurpulaev looks for a takedown but Lott sprawls well.
Nurpulaev misses with a head kick.

Nurpulaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lott, pushing him back against the cage.

Lott pulls guard.
Nurpulaev tries to stand but Lott is controlling from the bottom.
Lott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurpulaev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurpulaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lott wants to improve his position but instead Nurpulaev has moved into half guard.
Nurpulaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Lott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurpulaev winds up and cracks Lott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lott wants to improve his position but Nurpulaev is controlling well.
Nurpulaev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lott reverses the position - he's now on top in Nurpulaev's guard.
Nurpulaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lott is one step ahead there.
Lott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurpulaev controls Lott momentarily but Lott frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurpulaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lott wants to control from the top but Nurpulaev keeps moving.
Nurpulaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nurpulaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lott wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nurpulaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lott defends it well.
Nurpulaev blocks the strikes from Lott.
Lott missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurpulaev wants to take a breather but Lott is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lott is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurpulaev looking to stall.
Nurpulaev can't break the clinch.
Nurpulaev tries to pull guard but Lott won't allow it.
Nurpulaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Lott drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurpulaev stays in close to Lott's body and controls the position.
Lott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurpulaev defends well.
Nurpulaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sanzhar Nurpulaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lott closes the distance and pushes Nurpulaev back into the cage.

Lott pulls Nurpulaev into guard.
Nurpulaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurpulaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lott isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurpulaev stacks Lott on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurpulaev!
Nurpulaev working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lott tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurpulaev is looking to take a break and control but Lott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurpulaev working the body and head with strikes.
Nurpulaev tries to move to full mount but Lott actually manages to regain half guard.
Nurpulaev working over Lott with some ground and pound. Lott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lott wants to get back to full guard.
Sanzhar Nurpulaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurpulaev is controlling the pace.
Nurpulaev trying to control from half guard but Lott is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurpulaev is nestled in close to Lott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurpulaev wants to take a breather but Lott is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurpulaev trying to control the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurpulaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lott sprawls well. Lott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurpulaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurpulaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lott swivels and escapes.
It looked like Lott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Nurpulaev tries to keep at a distance but Lott has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Lott tenderised Nurpulaev's leg. Nurpulaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurpulaev misses with a left hand

and Lott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Lott jumps guard and drags Nurpulaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lott throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurpulaev escapes and throws Lott's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurpulaev tries to stand but Lott is controlling his head.
Nurpulaev wants to control but Lott is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nurpulaev tries for a kimura but Lott is defending well.
Lott takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lott tries to buck Nurpulaev off but Nurpulaev is having none of it.
Nurpulaev wants to control but Lott is keeping him busy.
Nurpulaev working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lott is trying to control Nurpulaev's posture but Nurpulaev avoids it.

Nurpulaev swings around for an armbar but Lott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurpulaev's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Lott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Lott!