PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 2457 p4p, 221 weight class) and Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 3106 p4p, 272 weight class). Limbtwister comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking bones,Taking war-by CANNIBAL CORPSE. Akhmedov has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Limbtwister
vs
Akhmedov

192 cm
28
268 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135)

Arcticus University: London

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbtwister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Limbtwister tries to counter with a takedown but Akhmedov is quick to defend against it.
Limbtwister with a poor takedown
letting Akhmedov counter with a right hand.
Akhmedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Limbtwister's hands.

It looks like Lazerus Limbtwister has been cut.
Limbtwister misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhmedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Limbtwister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhmedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limbtwister tries to move into range but Akhmedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Limbtwister misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Akhmedov counter with a right hand.
Akhmedov misses with a hook. Limbtwister ducked under it nicely.
Limbtwister fails to land the takedown.
Akhmedov digs a good hook to Limbtwister's body.
Akhmedov throws a shot from downtown. Limbtwister moves away and avoids it.
Akhmedov lands a nice hook to Limbtwister's body. Limbtwister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov slips a jab from Limbtwister.
Akhmedov leaves Limbtwister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazerus Limbtwister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmedov jabs at Limbtwister's body.
Limbtwister slips a jab from Akhmedov.
Limbtwister tries for a takedown but Akhmedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Limbtwister throws a lazy uppercut
and Akhmedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhmedov defending well as Limbtwister loads up on a big left hand.
Limbtwister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Limbtwister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhmedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Akhmedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Limbtwister.
It seemed like Akhmedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister shoots in for a takedown but Akhmedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akhmedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Limbtwister attempts a counter takedown but Akhmedov avoids it well and moves away.
Akhmedov misses with a wild combination.
Limbtwister tries to counter with a takedown but Akhmedov is quick to defend against it.
Akhmedov tries to bum rush Limbtwister with a series of wild strikes but Limbtwister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbtwister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Limbtwister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhmedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhmedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Limbtwister.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhmedov, as that shot connected.
Lazerus Limbtwister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbtwister misses with a takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhmedov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhmedov lands a slapping body shot.
Limbtwister looks to land a left hand but Akhmedov moved out of range nicely.
Limbtwister takes a swing at Akhmedov's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Akhmedov misses.
Limbtwister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhmedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Akhmedov.
Akhmedov misses with a double jab

and Limbtwister counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akhmedov is not content to let Limbtwister control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Limbtwister is looking for a kimura but Akhmedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbtwister to get the leverage.
Akhmedov wants to get back to full guard.
Akhmedov is staying active underneath Limbtwister, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Limbtwister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akhmedov!

Limbtwister is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akhmedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Akhmedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Limbtwister.
Limbtwister wants to control the pace but Akhmedov is squirming around nicely.

Limbtwister looking to secure an arm triangle but Akhmedov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaurbek Akhmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazerus Limbtwister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Akhmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limbtwister.
Akhmedov lands a nice shot that snaps Limbtwister's head back.
Akhmedov throws a lazy right hand but Limbtwister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhmedov blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Akhmedov misses its intended target.
Akhmedov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Limbtwister tumbling to the canvas! Akhmedov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Limbtwister was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zaurbek Akhmedov!
After winning the bout, Zaurbek Akhmedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lazerus Limbtwister had this to say: 'Ill be back bitches'.