PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Changggg (ranked 3879 p4p, 395 weight class) and Adlan Aukhadov (ranked 4301 p4p, 421 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Changggg
vs
Aukhadov

177 cm
28
157 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

177 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changggg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adlan Aukhadov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changggg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aukhadov.
Aukhadov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Changggg is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Aukhadov gets a double leg takedown into Changggg's guard.
Aukhadov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Changggg wants to get back to his feet but Aukhadov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Aukhadov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Changggg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aukhadov has Changggg in his guard.

Aukhadov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aukhadov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Aukhadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Changggg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Changggg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aukhadov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukhadov wants to sweep here but Changggg controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aukhadov working for a triangle but Changggg defends it easily.
Aukhadov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Changggg manages to get himself to full guard.

Aukhadov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aukhadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aukhadov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Changggg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changggg tries to free his leg and advance position but Aukhadov is retaining full guard.
Aukhadov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aukhadov controlling Changggg's posture.

Aukhadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Changggg is aware though and is defending well.

Aukhadov working for submissions but it's allowed Changggg to get to half guard.
Aukhadov is looking to improve his position.
Aukhadov is trying to control but can't.
Aukhadov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov has a hand on Changggg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Changggg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Aukhadov is looking to improve his position but Changggg isn't that keen on the idea.
Changggg avoids the attempt from Aukhadov to control.
Aukhadov is looking to get to half guard.
Changggg avoids the attempt from Aukhadov to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov working to try and regain half guard.
Aukhadov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Aukhadov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aukhadov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Changggg keeping full guard, as Aukhadov tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aukhadov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aukhadov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adlan Aukhadov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aukhadov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aukhadov misses with a body shot
and Changggg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Changggg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aukhadov.
Aukhadov moves out of range of the body kick from Changggg.
Aukhadov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Changggg throws an off balance right hand

and Aukhadov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adlan Aukhadov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aukhadov winds up and cracks Changggg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aukhadov tries to pass to full mount but Changggg defends it.
Aukhadov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aukhadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changggg keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aukhadov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Changggg sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Aukhadov seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukhadov trying to pass the guard but Changggg defending well.

Aukhadov seems to be working for a kimura but Changggg defends the submission attempt.
Aukhadov is keen to just control but Changggg is a slippery customer.
Aukhadov lands strikes from half guard.
Aukhadov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Aukhadov is working for a submission of some sort.
Aukhadov tries to pass to full mount but Changggg defends it.

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.
Aukhadov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Changggg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aukhadov.
Aukhadov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aukhadov thows a huge punch but Changggg dodges it nicely.
Aukhadov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Changggg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aukhadov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aukhadov connects with a nice short shot to Changggg's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov tries to pass to full mount but Changggg defends it.

Aukhadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Changggg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aukhadov.
Aukhadov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aukhadov wants to take a breather but Changggg is having none of it.

Aukhadov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aukhadov controlling the pace.
Aukhadov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Aukhadov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aukhadov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aukhadov misses with a head kick.

Changggg moves into the clinch.
Changggg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Changggg lands with a left to the head.
Aukhadov lands an elbow just above Changggg 's eye.
Aukhadov lands an elbow just above Changggg 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aukhadov tries to pull guard but Changggg holds him up against the cage and eventually Aukhadov drops back down to his feet.

Aukhadov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aukhadov pulls Changggg in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adlan Aukhadov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Changggg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aukhadov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Changggg looks to throw the jab but Aukhadov is out of range.
Aukhadov avoids the body shot from Changggg.
A head kick from Aukhadov lands but Changggg takes it in his stride.
Aukhadov lands with a kick to the temple. Changggg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aukhadov moves out of range of the strikes.
Changggg sets himself, and Aukhadov steps forward looking for the clinch! Changggg avoids it this time.
Changggg misses with a wild body shot.
Aukhadov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Changggg throws a hook but Aukhadov avoids it easily.

Aukhadov feints and as Changggg raises his hands in defense, Aukhadov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aukhadov looking to pass the guard.

Aukhadov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Changggg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Changggg has escaped and now he's on top!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aukhadov wants to sweep here but Changggg controlling him for the moment.
Changggg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aukhadov looking for a guillotine here but Changggg defends easily.
Aukhadov trying to keep a closed guard but Changggg is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aukhadov holds on and takes a little breather.

Aukhadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Changggg defends well.
Aukhadov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Changggg is one step ahead there.

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.
Aukhadov trying to control the position.

Changggg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aukhadov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Changggg has passed into side control.
Aukhadov is trying to improve his position.
Aukhadov regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aukhadov.
Aukhadov looking for a sweep. Not yet Aukhadov, not yet.
Aukhadov has Changggg pulled in close to control his posture.

Aukhadov is looking for a triangle here but Changggg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aukhadov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Changggg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aukhadov wants to control but Changggg postures up.
Aukhadov holding on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aukhadov sneaks back into half guard.
Aukhadov wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Adlan Aukhadov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aukhadov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adlan Aukhadov!
In defeat, Pedro Changggg stepped up to the mic, saying 'FUCK YOU & GO SHOP AT ORGANIC NUTRITION'.