PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Moreno Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar Moreno Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Astakhov
vs
Moreno Jr

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikita Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edgar Moreno Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Astakhov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Astakhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moreno Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astakhov is keeping the position for now.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Moreno Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Moreno Jr from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreno Jr drops back looking for a leg! Astakhov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Astakhov manages to kick Moreno Jr off! Moreno Jr jumps back into Astakhov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astakhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Astakhov, not yet.
Astakhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreno Jr on the ground.
Astakhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

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.
Moreno Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moreno Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Astakhov but Astakhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Astakhov blocks a jab.

Astakhov moves into range and clinches up with Moreno Jr.
Astakhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Astakhov.
Moreno Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno Jr is trying to pull guard but Astakhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moreno Jr wants to break free but Astakhov has control.
Moreno Jr stalls.
Astakhov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moreno Jr.
Nikita Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Moreno Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astakhov.
A short uppercut from Astakhov.
Astakhov taking a breather.
Moreno Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Astakhov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Astakhov.
Astakhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreno Jr looks winded!
Astakhov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moreno Jr.
Astakhov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Astakhov lands a left hand.
Astakhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moreno Jr's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreno Jr backwards.
Astakhov stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Astakhov.
Astakhov lands a hook that snaps the head of Moreno Jr backwards.
A short left from Astakhov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Astakhov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astakhov just leaning against Moreno Jr, taking a breather.
Astakhov gets through Moreno Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Astakhov dips a shoulder and cracks Moreno Jr with a mighty uppercut! Moreno Jr falls back against the cage and Astakhov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Moreno Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Astakhov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Astakhov!