PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Amagov
vs
Mori

181 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlan Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akio Mori!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mori.

Amagov shoots in and gets a takedown into Mori's guard.
Mori is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amagov.
Mori has his hands on Amagov's head, controlling the position.
Amagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
Mori seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov trying to control but Mori is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mori wants to clinch.
Amagov attempts a counter takedown but Mori avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Mori. Beautiful body shot.
Mori just misses with a punch to the body.
Amagov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mori.
Amagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mori tries to avoid it but Amagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mori to the ground. Mori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mori lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Mori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akio Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori misses with a looping left.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mori throws a hook but Amagov blocks it.
Amagov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mori staying out of range there.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Amagov goes for a double leg but Mori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mori continues to drive forward.
Nice straight punches there by Mori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mori.
Amagov moves out of range as Mori strikes.
Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Mori is quick to defend against it.
Mori just misses with a punch to the body.
Amagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mori avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adlan Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Mori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amagov.
Mori takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Mori tries to clinch but Amagov moves out of range.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Amagov has a takedown stuffed.
Mori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mori throws a right hand that misses

and Amagov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mori kicks Amagov off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amagov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mori tries to clinch up but Amagov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mori misses the jab.

Amagov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mori on his heels. He'll look to pass Mori's guard now, I'm sure.
Amagov wants to control from the top but Mori keeps moving.
Mori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mori connects with a body shot that sends Amagov's belly button to the back.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Mori misses with a hook. Amagov ducked under it nicely.

Amagov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mori kicks Amagov off and gets back to his feet.
Akio Mori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mori cracks Amagov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mori misses with a body shot.
Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mori sprawls and moves away.
Mori misses the shot to the body.
Mori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Mori takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mori clinches up with Amagov and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Amagov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Amagov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Amagov lands a takedown into guard.
Mori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori wants to stand and escape but Amagov is having none of it.
Mori pulls Amagov in close to prevent any damage.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mori throws a looping overhand right but Amagov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mori.
Mori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amagovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mori takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mori looks to throw the jab but Amagov is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mori gets caught flat footed, as Amagov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mori has his hands on Amagov's head, controlling the position.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Mori is keeping the position.
Mori managing to control the position.
Mori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori has Amagov pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amagov rather than just go for the knockout.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Amagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori.
Mori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amagov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mori finds it's way round the side to connect with Amagov's head.

Mori has closed the distance and engaged Amagov in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Mori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mori scores with a jab.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Mori is quick to defend against it.
Mori works the jab nicely.
Mori connects with a body shot.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown but Mori shows good takedown defense.
Mori misses with a wild combination.
Amagov shoots in but Mori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori misses with a hook

and Amagov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mori won't be happy with that.
Mori is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amagov trying to control the position but Mori is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amagov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amagov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mori's legs.
Amagov wants to control but Mori is keeping him busy.
Mori wants to control but Amagov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amagov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mori isn't going anywhere.
Mori is trying to control Amagov's posture but Amagov avoids it.
Mori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amagov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mori!
Amagov controlling the position easily from mount.
Mori tries to hold on but Amagov pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori holds on for dear life, controlling Amagov's posture momentarily.
Amagov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Amagov avoids the attempt from Mori to control.
Amagov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mori is looking to escape.
Mori looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mori is squirming around, avoiding Amagov's attempts to control the action.
Akio Mori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori controls the position.
Mori is looking to get to half guard.
Adlan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mori keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mori tries to hold on but Amagov pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adlan Amagov.
I think Mori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Mori!