PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 754 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 93 p4p, 123 weight class). Bjj Catch Wrestler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Catch Wrestler
vs
Dadasov

180 cm
30
158
17 - 15 - 0

163 cm
33
154
19 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Un-Kaged Nutrition

Seventh Circle Clothing

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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Catch Wrestler.
A short left from Catch Wrestler.
Dadasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Catch Wrestler successfully pulls guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dadasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dadasov.
A short left from Dadasov.
Catch Wrestler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Catch Wrestler pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov moves in looking to clinch but Catch Wrestler pushes him off.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.

Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dadasov to the mat! Dadasov manages to get full guard.
Dadasov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dadasov preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler managing to control the position.

Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dadasov escapes and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Dadasov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dadasov stuffs the takedown.
Dadasov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to clinch
letting Catch Wrestler counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Catch Wrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catch Wrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Catch Wrestler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov swings widly with a right hand
and Catch Wrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Dadasov misses with a low kick as Catch Wrestler jumps back.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Catch Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Dadasov, which made it look bad.

Catch Wrestler has managed to clinch.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dadasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Catch Wrestler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
A shot in the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.

Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Dadasov misses

and Catch Wrestler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is defending well.
Dadasov is trying to control but can't.
Catch Wrestler prevents Dadasov from improving his position.

Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dadasov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dadasov rushes Catch Wrestler and presses him up against the cage.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dadasov gets caught napping as Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown. Dadasov manages to retain guard.

Dadasov pushes Catch Wrestler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as Catch Wrestler shoots in.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Catch Wrestler keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Catch Wrestler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Catch Wrestler misses the target.
Dadasov takes one to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it.

Catch Wrestler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Dadasov trying to strike off his back.
Dadasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Catch Wrestler 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.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two 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.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dadasov 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catch Wrestler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dadasov on the side of the head.
Dadasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dadasov scores with a head kick. Catch Wrestler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Catch Wrestler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Catch Wrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catch Wrestler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Dadasov darts in and clinches Catch Wrestler up against the cage.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dadasov tries to work over Catch Wrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Catch Wrestler pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dadasov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Dadasov in close.

Catch Wrestler has an active guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass into half guard.

Dadasov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Catch Wrestler misses with an uppercut.

Dadasov has Catch Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
Catch Wrestler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Catch Wrestler blocks it.
Catch Wrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Catch Wrestler controls the action.
Dadasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dadasov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dadasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Catch Wrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.

Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov pushes Catch Wrestler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Catch Wrestler controls the action.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.

Catch Wrestler pulls guard effortlessly.

Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Dadasov pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Dadasov is proving a slippery customer.

Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Catch Wrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dadasov defends well.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Catch Wrestler won't let him.

Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Dadasov keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve position but can't.

Dadasov decides to stand back up. Dadasov steps back and let's Catch Wrestler get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dadasov pinned against the cage. Dadasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.

Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Catch Wrestler back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Catch Wrestler controls his hands.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Catch Wrestler controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Catch Wrestler drops back down to his feet.
Catch Wrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Well,Catch Wrestler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Catch Wrestler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Catch Wrestler avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dadasov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dadasov lands with a hook. Catch Wrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Dadasov.
Catch Wrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Catch Wrestler avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Catch Wrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Dadasov throws a shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.

Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Catch Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Catch Wrestler controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Catch Wrestler.
Dadasov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dadasov fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dadasov drives through and clinches with Catch Wrestler against the cage.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renat Dadasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dadasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!
Renat Dadasov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.