PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Hazuki (ranked 22854 p4p, 470 weight class) and Emin Timurovich (ranked 6229 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hazuki
vs
Timurovich

173 cm
20
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisuke Hazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emin Timurovich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timurovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazuki.
Hazuki fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Hazuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Hazuki. No joy for Timurovich on that attempt.
Hazuki is looking to counter the offense by Timurovich and move into the clinch.

Timurovich closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Timurovich.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timurovich keeps control of Hazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Timurovich is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Timurovich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Timurovich manages to end up in side control.
Hazuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki is trying to improve his position.
Hazuki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timurovich's best efforts.

Timurovich stands up out of the half guard.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Timurovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timurovich with the counter takedown but Hazuki avoids it easily.
Hazuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki tries to bum rush Timurovich with a series of wild strikes but Timurovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Timurovich clinches up against the cage.

Timurovich breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hazuki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timurovich defending well though.
Hazuki trying to control the action but Timurovich is working from the bottom.
Timurovich is trying to stand up here but Hazuki is controlling him well.
Hazuki tries to stand and escape but Timurovich actually recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hazuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Timurovich working for a triangle but Hazuki defends it easily.
Hazuki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Timurovich can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich wants to sweep here but Hazuki controlling him for the moment.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Timurovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Timurovich is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki wants to get up but he can't break Timurovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Timurovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timurovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four 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.
Timurovich has a closed guard, preventing Hazuki from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timurovich throws a head kick that misses.
Timurovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timurovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timurovich looks to clinch
and Hazuki counters with a three punch combo that has Timurovich backing up. Timurovich nods at Hazuki to acknowledge the strikes.
Hazuki tests Timurovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timurovich stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hazuki. Those never looked like landing.

Timurovich rushes Hazuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Timurovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Timurovich moves into the clinch.

Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timurovich is out of range and Hazuki settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Hazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hazuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Timurovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Timurovich instigates a clinch.
Timurovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hazuki avoids it.

Timurovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hazuki uses from the top position.

Hazuki stands up from Timurovich's guard - Hazuki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Timurovich dodges the punch combination from Hazuki.
Hazuki connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki throws a head kick but Timurovich moves out of range.
Hazuki misses with the combination.

Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Timurovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Timurovich tightens his grip and picks Hazuki up, before dumping him to the ground. Hazuki manages to land in guard.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Timurovich manages to pass to side control.

Timurovich wants to control but Hazuki is keeping him busy.
Timurovich not doing much here.

Timurovich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hazuki throws a lazy body kick

and Timurovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Hazuki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timurovich working Hazuki over with strikes here.
Timurovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet.

Timurovich is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Timurovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazuki is fending him off so far but Timurovich persists. Nope, Hazuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki throws a head kick but Timurovich moves out of range.
Timurovich moves forwards but Hazuki connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timurovich is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Timurovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki misses with a head kick.

Timurovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hazuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Timurovich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hazuki dives into side control.

Hazuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daisuke Hazuki is winning the standup battle so far.

Hazuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hazuki stands up from half guard.
Timurovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hazuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Hazuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timurovich can do to turn this around?
Hazuki works over Timurovich's head and body with a nice combination.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timurovich to the ground. Timurovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timurovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timurovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timurovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daisuke Hazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timurovich to the ground. Timurovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Timurovich moves into the clinch.
Timurovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Timurovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timurovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Timurovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Hazuki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Timurovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazuki throws a sloppy head kick and Timurovich moves out of range easily.

Hazuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hazuki is in Timurovich's guard.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Timurovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timurovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Hazuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki misses with the combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki throws a knee to the head but misses.

Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timurovich closes the distance but Hazuki moves to the side

and Hazuki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Timurovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timurovich is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
Hazuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timurovich wants to get back to his feet but Hazuki passes into half guard.
Hazuki controlling the action here.
Hazuki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Timurovich controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich is looking to escape.
Timurovich is looking to improve his position.
Timurovich trying to control from the bottom.
Timurovich is looking for a sweep. Hazuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hazuki tries to pass to full mount but Timurovich defends it.
Hazuki works his way into side control.
Timurovich tries to bench press Hazuki off him but Hazuki keeps the position.
Timurovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki lands a few punches from side control.

Hazuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timurovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timurovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hazuki stands up from half guard.

Timurovich moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
Hazuki is looking to control Timurovich's arms but Timurovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hazuki has his back to the cage.

Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Hazuki avoids a kick to the body.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Timurovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timurovich pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Timurovich ducks under a wild hook from Hazuki.

Timurovich drives through with a takedown into Hazuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hazuki is wriggling around but Timurovich manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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!
Timurovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazuki keeps working.
Emin Timurovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daisuke Hazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timurovich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Hazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hazuki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Hazuki!