PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Tenzasevsky (ranked 3728 p4p, 3856 weight class) and Ali Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tenzasevsky
vs
Mohammad

190 cm
23
275
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
275
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dragan Tenzasevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tenzasevsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mohammad to the mat! Mohammad manages to get full guard.
Tenzasevsky trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Tenzasevsky working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenzasevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Tenzasevsky trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Mohammad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tenzasevsky is controlling him.
Mohammad is trying to keep Tenzasevsky in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tenzasevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mohammad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tenzasevsky is controlling him.
Mohammad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tenzasevsky wants to pass the guard but Mohammad is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mohammad fails with a takedown attempt.
Tenzasevsky throws a big counter combination but Mohammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tenzasevsky takes a kick to the side of the head.
A combination from Tenzasevsky does no damage.
Mohammad is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Mohammad clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky is trying to drag Mohammad to the mat but Mohammad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tenzasevsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mohammad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohammad wants a takedown.

Mohammad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown but Tenzasevsky shows good takedown defense.
Dragan Tenzasevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Mohammad.
Mohammad misses with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mohammad.
Tenzasevsky takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Mohammad. No joy for Tenzasevsky on that attempt.
As Tenzasevsky backs off Mohammad throws a huge counter combo but Tenzasevsky manages to avoid it all.
Mohammad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tenzasevsky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mohammad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tenzasevsky is fending him off so far but Mohammad persists. Nope, Tenzasevsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohammad looks winded!

Tenzasevsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tenzasevsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working.
Tenzasevsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mohammad is trying to stand up here but Tenzasevsky is controlling him well.
Tenzasevsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mohammad on the ground.
Mohammad taking some punishment here, with Tenzasevsky in his half guard.
Tenzasevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tenzasevsky stalling away here and it's allowed Mohammad to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tenzasevsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tenzasevsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tenzasevsky wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tenzasevsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Tenzasevsky from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Tenzasevsky 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.

Mohammad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tenzasevsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mohammad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tenzasevsky is fending him off so far but Mohammad persists. Nope, Tenzasevsky circles away and we're back to standing.
As Mohammad looks to move away, Tenzasevsky throws a big counter combo but Mohammad just gets out of the way.
Tenzasevsky throws a series of punches but Mohammad moves out of range.
Tenzasevsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mohammad dives in and grabs Tenzasevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenzasevsky pushes down on Mohammad's head and hops out.
Tenzasevsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dragan Tenzasevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Mohammad.
Tenzasevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali Mohammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenzasevsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Mohammad, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad moves in looking to clinch but Tenzasevsky pushes him off.
Tenzasevsky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Tenzasevsky shoots in and bounces Mohammad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mohammad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tenzasevsky manages to get himself to full guard.

Mohammad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tenzasevsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammad is fighting to break Tenzasevsky's control of his arms but Tenzasevsky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Mohammad stands and steps away. Tenzasevsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad throws a head kick that misses
and Tenzasevsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenzasevsky sprawls well. Tenzasevsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mohammad gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenzasevsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mohammad is breathing heavily.
Tenzasevsky darts in looking for a takedown but Mohammad gets double underhooks and turns Tenzasevsky into the cage.
Mohammad throws out a counter right but Tenzasevsky avoids it with no problem.

Mohammad manages to pull guard.
Mohammad looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohammad, not yet.
Dragan Tenzasevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenzasevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammad is keeping the position for now.
Tenzasevsky wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenzasevsky postures up in Mohammad's guard and throws a big left but Mohammad blocks it.
Tenzasevsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mohammad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mohammad 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.
Tenzasevsky wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenzasevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenzasevsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Mohammad throwing strikes from guard but Tenzasevsky blocks nicely.
Mohammad trying to control but Tenzasevsky is working from the bottom.
Tenzasevsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tenzasevsky tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tenzasevsky trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dragan Tenzasevsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mohammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohammad throws out a powerful jab.
Mohammad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tenzasevsky defends well and Mohammad ends up having to push Tenzasevsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tenzasevsky throws a big counter combination but Mohammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tenzasevsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mohammad circles away.
Mohammad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tenzasevsky defends well and Mohammad ends up having to push Tenzasevsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mohammad throws a combination. Tenzasevsky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mohammad cracks Tenzasevsky with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tenzasevsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mohammad's half guard.

Mohammad kicks off Tenzasevsky and gets to his feet.
Mohammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mohammad has eaten all the pies!
A nice leg kick from Mohammad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mohammad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tenzasevsky tries to avoid it but Mohammad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tenzasevsky to the ground. Tenzasevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragan Tenzasevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Mohammad.
Mohammad tries to clinch there but Tenzasevsky circles away.

Mohammad moves into the clinch.

Mohammad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mohammad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tenzasevsky trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Tenzasevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mohammad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tenzasevsky keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad stands and throws Tenzasevsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tenzasevsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mohammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Tenzasevsky bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammad looks for a takedown but Tenzasevsky sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tenzasevsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mohammad sprawls well initially but Tenzasevsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tenzasevsky is taking a breather. Mohammad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tenzasevsky wants to control but Mohammad is keeping him busy.
Tenzasevsky working the head and body with strikes.
Tenzasevsky wants to advance to full mount but Mohammad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tenzasevsky postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tenzasevsky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tenzasevsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tenzasevsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tenzasevsky works over Mohammad with some ground and pound from guard.
Mohammad has momentary wrist control but Tenzasevsky slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali Mohammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragan Tenzasevsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tenzasevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammad is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Mohammad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tenzasevsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Tenzasevsky!