PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darek Prezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Saifutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Prezes
vs
Saifutdinov

225 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

202 cm
27
266 lbs
0 - 4 - 2

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darek Prezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Saifutdinov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifutdinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prezes.
Saifutdinov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Saifutdinov closes the distance and clinches.

Prezes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Saifutdinov darts in and clinches Prezes up against the cage.
Prezes avoiding damage as Saifutdinov throws knees to the body.

Saifutdinov drags the fight down to the ground.

Prezes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saifutdinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prezes has managed to get both his arms back between Saifutdinov's legs - danger averted.
Prezes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prezes's guard.

Saifutdinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saifutdinov being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifutdinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prezes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prezes tries to get out of the position.
Saifutdinov looking to pass the guard.
Prezes pulls Saifutdinov in to control the position.
Prezes is trying to keep Saifutdinov in close.

Prezes looking for subs off his back but Saifutdinov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saifutdinov is thwarting Prezes's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Prezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saifutdinov pulls his head out easily.
Prezes wants to improve his position but Saifutdinov is controlling well.
Saifutdinov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prezes!
Saifutdinov scoring with strikes but Prezes is staying in there.
Saifutdinov controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Saifutdinov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saifutdinov tries to control but Prezes wriggling away.

Saifutdinov is working for a guillotine from mount but Prezes frees his head quite easily.
Prezes tries to lock up and control but Saifutdinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prezes regains half guard.
Prezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prezes wants to sweep but no luck.
Prezes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saifutdinov is controlling him.
Prezes keeping full guard, as Saifutdinov tries to pass.
Prezes keeping moving, preventing Saifutdinov from controlling successfully.
Saifutdinov passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prezes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Saifutdinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Prezes misses with a body kick.
Prezes has a takedown stuffed.
Saifutdinov darts in looking for a takedown but Prezes gets double underhooks and turns Saifutdinov into the cage.
Saifutdinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prezes swivels and escapes.
Saifutdinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saifutdinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prezes has managed to clinch.

Prezes jumps into guard, dragging Saifutdinov to the mat.
Saifutdinov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prezes keeping moving, preventing Saifutdinov from controlling successfully.

Prezes is looking for a triangle but Saifutdinov pushes his legs off easily.

Prezes has his foot on Saifutdinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saifutdinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Saifutdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Prezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saifutdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Prezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Saifutdinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Prezes tries to kick Saifutdinov off in order to stand up. Saifutdinov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Saifutdinov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Emil Saifutdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prezes struggling a bit here.
Saifutdinov trying to control the action but Prezes is working from the bottom.
Prezes wants to control but Saifutdinov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifutdinov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Prezes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saifutdinov controls the position.
Saifutdinov wants to control but Prezes is keeping him busy.
Saifutdinov wants to stand but Prezes has his arm trapped.
Prezes wants to control but Saifutdinov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prezes is not content to let Saifutdinov control the position.

Saifutdinov stands up.
Prezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saifutdinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Prezes looking to score a takedown here. Saifutdinov is defending well but Prezes drives through and ends up in Saifutdinov's guard.

Saifutdinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prezes has picked Saifutdinov up and slammed him! Saifutdinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Prezes manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saifutdinov tries to improve position but can't.
Prezes misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darek Prezes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Saifutdinov fails to land the takedown.
Prezes throws a lazy head kick

and Saifutdinov counters with a crisp one two that drops Prezes! Saifutdinov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Prezes to his feet! Prezes is in big trouble!

Prezes is rocked!

Saifutdinov closes the distance looking for a takedown. Saifutdinov picks Prezes up and slams him brutally to the floor. Prezes is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Emil Saifutdinov!