PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karolis Builys (ranked 4838 p4p, 4789 weight class) and Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Builys
vs
Taymorkhanov

189 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
193
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karolis Builys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taymorkhanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builys.
Taymorkhanov throws a counter combo.

Builys gets the takedown into side control.

Builys goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taymorkhanov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Builys but great work by Taymorkhanov.
Builys is trying to buck Taymorkhanov off.
Taymorkhanov wants to stand but Builys is controlling his arm.

Taymorkhanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Builys is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Builys is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Builys explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Taymorkhanov. No joy for Builys on that attempt.
No luck for Builys with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karolis Builys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taymorkhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Builys eats them both and turns towards Taymorkhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Builys misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Taymorkhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Builys has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taymorkhanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Builys prevents Taymorkhanov from breaking the clinch.
Taymorkhanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taymorkhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Builys won't allow it.
Builys can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builys tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taymorkhanov is stalling here.
Builys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taymorkhanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Builys is breathing heavily.
Taymorkhanov gets underhooks to prevent Builys's takedown attempt.
Builys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taymorkhanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Taymorkhanov scores with a four punch combination!

Builys manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taymorkhanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Taymorkhanov's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taymorkhanov managing to control the position.
Taymorkhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builys is fighting to break Taymorkhanov's control of his arms but Taymorkhanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Builys won't allow Taymorkhanov to get back to his feet.
Builys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taymorkhanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taymorkhanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Builys is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Builys accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Taymorkhanov clinches.
Builys has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taymorkhanov after a bit of a struggle.

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.
Builys is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taymorkhanov is defending well.
Builys tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taymorkhanov is trying to break the clinch but Builys has him pressed against the cage.
Taymorkhanov is pushing Builys up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Builys drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taymorkhanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taymorkhanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Builys, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taymorkhanov feints the counter takedown.

Taymorkhanov pushes Builys up against the cage in a clinch.
Builys goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taymorkhanov prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Taymorkhanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Taymorkhanov.

Taymorkhanov closes the distance and pushes Builys back into the cage.

Builys has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taymorkhanov regains guard immediately.
Taymorkhanov wants to improve his position but instead Builys has moved into half guard.
Builys is looking to take a break and control but Taymorkhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builys thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Builys prevents Taymorkhanov from standing back up.
Builys missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taymorkhanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Taymorkhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Builys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taymorkhanov trying to control from the bottom.
Taymorkhanov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taymorkhanov is controlling Builys's trapped leg to prevent Builys from advancing to side control.

Taymorkhanov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Builys is on him like a limpet, forcing Taymorkhanov back against the cage.
Builys is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taymorkhanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taymorkhanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Builys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taymorkhanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karolis Builys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Builys darts in looking for a takedown but Taymorkhanov gets double underhooks and turns Builys into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taymorkhanov throws a series of strikes that have Builys backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Builys closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taymorkhanov struggling a bit here.
Builys creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taymorkhanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taymorkhanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Builys is controlling him well.
Builys wants to control but Taymorkhanov is keeping him busy.
Taymorkhanov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Builys thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builys tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Taymorkhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taymorkhanov is looking to regain half guard here but Builys keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Builys in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taymorkhanov isn't going anywhere.
Builys wants to control but Taymorkhanov is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taymorkhanov tries to buck Builys off but Builys is having none of it.
Builys misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Builys has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Builys working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Builys scores with punches from side control.
Builys postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taymorkhanov tries to buck Builys off but Builys is having none of it.

Builys looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Builys landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karolis Builys will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Builys takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Builys fails with a takedown attempt.
Builys takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Builys with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taymorkhanov counters with a two punch combo.
Builys looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taymorkhanov is fending him off so far but Builys persists. Nope, Taymorkhanov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karolis Builys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Builys shoots in for a takedown but Taymorkhanov shows good takedown defense.
Taymorkhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taymorkhanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taymorkhanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taymorkhanov manages to break the clinch.
Taymorkhanov misses with a double jab.
Taymorkhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Builys shoots in for a double leg but Taymorkhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Builys backs off Taymorkhanov throws a huge counter combo but Builys manages to avoid it all.
Taymorkhanov looks to land a combination. Builys sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Builys is rocked!
Taymorkhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Builys is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Taymorkhanov misses.
Builys seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Taymorkhanov.
Jab by Taymorkhanov.

Taymorkhanov instigates a clinch.
Taymorkhanov is trying to force a seperation but Builys has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Taymorkhanov.
Builys goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taymorkhanov prevents it.

Taymorkhanov manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Builys moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karolis Builys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Builys fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taymorkhanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Taymorkhanov lands a jab to Builys's midsection.
Taymorkhanov lands with a nice combination. Builys backs away looking to recover.
Taymorkhanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Taymorkhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Builys seems unphased.
Builys tries to move into range but Taymorkhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Builys closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karolis Builys overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taymorkhanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Builys.
Taymorkhanov is looking to improve his position.
Builys is pressing down on Taymorkhanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taymorkhanov is holding on for now.
Builys working Taymorkhanov over with strikes.
Builys missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taymorkhanov tries to roll over but Builys keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taymorkhanov is not content to let Builys control the position.
Taymorkhanov is trying to control but can't.
Taymorkhanov is staying active underneath Builys, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Builys stops Taymorkhanov from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Builys with a poor takedown
and Taymorkhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Builys moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left and a right from Taymorkhanov both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Builys tries for a takedown but Taymorkhanov circles away easily
and Taymorkhanov counters with a series of strikes. Builys will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taymorkhanov 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov!
Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.