PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Lemadec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Khazoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khazoki has chosen I Want It All as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lemadec
vs
Khazoki

181 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

183 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Lemadec!
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, Alexi Khazoki!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lemadec has Khazoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Khazoki has Lemadec pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemadec manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khazoki managing to block the knees to the body from Lemadec.
Lemadec tries to land knees in the clinch but Khazoki avoids the damage to the body.
Lemadec fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemadec can't break the clinch.
Lemadec prevents a takedown attempt there.

Lemadec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khazoki shoots in for a double leg but Lemadec sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonathan Lemadec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Khazoki.
Lemadec is looking to clinch but Khazoki is avoiding it.
Lemadec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khazoki counters with a straight right hand.
Lemadec misses with a looping right.
Lemadec with a poor takedown

and Khazoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khazoki.
Lemadec wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khazoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khazoki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lemadec's guard.
Khazoki won't allow Lemadec to sweep him here.
Lemadec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khazoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemadec is trying to keep Khazoki in close.

Khazoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lemadec trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khazoki circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lemadec clinches.

Lemadec pulls guard.
Lemadec is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemadec wants to stand but Khazoki is controlling the position.
Lemadec looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemadec, not yet.
Lemadec wants to control but Khazoki passes easily into half guard.
Khazoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemadec's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemadec manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Khazoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lemadec is breathing heavily.
Khazoki stands up over Lemadec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khazoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lemadec works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemadec has a closed guard, preventing Khazoki from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lemadec is controlling Khazoki's posture.
Lemadec wants to sweep here but Khazoki controlling him for the moment.
Lemadec is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khazoki trying to control but Lemadec is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Khazoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lemadec fails with the takedown

and Khazoki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lemadec!
Lemadec tries to reverse the position but Khazoki maintains control.

Khazoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Khazoki wants to control the pace but Lemadec is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khazoki avoids the attempt from Lemadec to control.
Khazoki cracks Lemadec with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khazoki prevents Lemadec from getting the reversal.

Khazoki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lemadec is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lemadec and Khazoki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lemadec struggling a bit here.

Khazoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemadec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lemadec is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khazoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khazoki is thwarting Lemadec's attempts to control the position.
Lemadec holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lemadec wants to control but Khazoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khazoki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lemadec.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemadec wants to control but Khazoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemadec controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lemadec manages to get to full guard.
Khazoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemadec is on top in guard.

That's four 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.

Khazoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemadec looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khazoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Khazoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lemadec is looking to clinch.

Lemadec moves into the clinch.

Lemadec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khazoki ducks under a wild hook from Lemadec.

Khazoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lemadec sprawls well initially but Khazoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khazoki wants to control but Lemadec is keeping him busy.
Lemadec is trying to control but can't.
Lemadec gets full guard.

Lemadec is looking for a triangle but Khazoki pushes his legs off easily.

Lemadec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khazoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khazoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemadec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khazoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Khazoki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lemadec, up you get!
Khazoki fails with the takedown

and Lemadec counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Khazoki's guard now.
Lemadec trying to control but Khazoki is working from the bottom.

Khazoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khazoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Khazoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Lemadec wants to control from the top but Khazoki keeps moving.
Lemadec not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Lemadec just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lemadec throws a right and a left that Khazoki avoids nicely.
Khazoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lemadec counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Khazoki working for a triangle but Lemadec defends it easily.
Khazoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lemadec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khazoki keeping moving, preventing Lemadec from controlling successfully.
Alexi Khazoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonathan Lemadec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemadec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Lemadec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khazoki 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Khazoki!