PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zangief Lamochenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief Lamochenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mulligan
vs
Lamochenko

182 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Mulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zangief Lamochenko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamochenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mulligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mulligan fails with the takedown
and Lamochenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mulligan thinking.
Mulligan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamochenko jabs Mulligan right on the nose. Mulligan blinks but takes it well.
John Mulligan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulligan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamochenko pinned against the cage. Lamochenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lamochenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mulligan with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamochenko lands a nice hook to Mulligan's body. Mulligan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mulligan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamochenko avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mulligan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamochenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mulligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Mulligan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamochenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Mulligan wants a takedown.
Lamochenko stops a takedown attempt from Mulligan.
Lamochenko misses with some punches.
Lamochenko working aggressively here.
Lamochenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulligan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like John Mulligan has been cut.
Mulligan is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Lamochenko.
Lamochenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lamochenko throws a head punch that misses.
Mulligan can't find room to land a body shot as Lamochenko controls the action.
Lamochenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulligan controls his hands.
Lamochenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulligan's elbow.
Lamochenko misses with the head strike.
Lamochenko trying to stall but Mulligan improves his position.
Lamochenko is trying to force a seperation but Mulligan has the dominant position.
Lamochenko tries to circle away but Mulligan has him pinned against the cage.
Mulligan is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamochenko is defending well.
Mulligan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamochenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lamochenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamochenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mulligan.
Lamochenko has had enough of the clinch but Mulligan keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulligan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Mulligan jumps guard.
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.
Lamochenko is pushing down on Mulligan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mulligan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lamochenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamochenko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamochenko is looking to advance position but Mulligan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zangief Lamochenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Mulligan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mulligan goes for a double leg but Lamochenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamochenko continues to drive forward.
Lamochenko throws out a counter right but Mulligan avoids it with no problem.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamochenko as he avoids it easily.
Lamochenko lands a body shot.
Mulligan fails with the takedown
enabling Lamochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mulligan clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamochenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulligan controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lamochenko can't find room to land a body shot as Mulligan controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamochenko tries to circle away but Mulligan has him pinned against the cage.
Mulligan lands a left hand.
Lamochenko gets through Mulligan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mulligan prevents a body shot from Lamochenko.
Mulligan blocks a body shot from Lamochenko.
Lamochenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lamochenko is trying to push Mulligan away but Mulligan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lamochenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamochenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulligan is trying to pull guard but Lamochenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lamochenko digs a right hand into Mulligan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulligan's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko working hard to break the clinch.
Mulligan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamochenko is defending well.
Lamochenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zangief Lamochenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lamochenko tries to throw a body punch but Mulligan avoids it by throwing Lamochenko back against the cage.
Lamochenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamochenko tries to break the clinch but Mulligan is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Lamochenko.
Mulligan is looking for a takedown.
Lamochenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamochenko wants to break free but Mulligan has control.
Mulligan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lamochenko's efforts to push away.
Mulligan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lamochenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko wants to stall.
Lamochenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Mulligan has double underhooks.
Lamochenko lands a nice uppercut.
Lamochenko tries a body shot but Mulligan blocks it.
Mulligan is trying to pull guard but Lamochenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lamochenko wants to break free but Mulligan has control.
Lamochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamochenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Lamochenko on the inside.
Lamochenko working aggressively here.
Lamochenko stalling in the clinch but Mulligan improves position.
Mulligan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lamochenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamochenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamochenko is trying to stall.
Lamochenko tries a body shot but Mulligan blocks it.
Lamochenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamochenko misses with some punches.
Lamochenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamochenko is working Mulligan over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamochenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamochenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zangief Lamochenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Mulligan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mulligan fails to land the takedown.
Lamochenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mulligan with a body shot.
Lamochenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Lamochenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mulligan misses with a takedown attempt - Lamochenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamochenko jabs at Mulligan's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamochenko is fending him off so far but Mulligan persists. Nope, Lamochenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Mulligan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Lamochenko coming out on top.
Lamochenko lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Lamochenko finds it's way through Mulligan's defenses.
Mulligan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamochenko.
John Mulligan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulligan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lamochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zangief Lamochenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamochenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zangief Lamochenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan misses with a takedown
and Lamochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamochenko cracks Mulligan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lamochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mulligan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulligan darts in trying to clinch
and Lamochenko counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mulligan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mulligan wants to clinch
and Lamochenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lamochenko connects with a body shot that sends Mulligan's belly button to the back.
John Mulligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamochenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamochenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamochenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Lamochenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan takes one to the side of the head.
Mulligan misses with a hook
and Lamochenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lamochenko scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamochenko scores with a body shot.
Mulligan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Lamochenko. Beautiful body shot.
Lamochenko jabs at Mulligan's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zangief Lamochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamochenko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zangief Lamochenko!
After winning the bout, Zangief Lamochenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.