PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 5659 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Aziz Mehamedov (ranked 462 p4p, 432 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rock Jr
vs
Mehamedov

173 cm
18
155
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Mehamedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehamedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses.

Rock Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mehamedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mehamedov.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.

Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr has control of Mehamedov's left arm, preventing Mehamedov from doing any damage.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mehamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mehamedov won't allow Rock Jr to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock Jr pulls Mehamedov in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock Jr can pounce on him.

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.

Rock Jr tries to keep at a distance but Mehamedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mehamedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rock Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mehamedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mehamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock Jr's elbow.
Mehamedov stalling.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov is stalling here.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
Mehamedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov can't get the takedown.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Mehamedov.
Rock Jr being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov just leaning against Rock Jr, taking a breather.
Mehamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr blocks a body shot from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov stalling in the clinch.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mehamedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown but Rock Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.

Mehamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mehamedov is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Will Rock Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
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.

Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mehamedov checks it

and Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Mehamedov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock Jr obliges.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Mehamedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock Jr is on top in guard.

Rock Jr won't allow Mehamedov to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to pass the guard.
Rock Jr passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mehamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock Jr prevents Mehamedov from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mehamedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Rock Jr content to control rather than advance.
Rock Jr trying to control the action but Mehamedov is working from the bottom.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr stalling.
Rock Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mehamedov clinches up with Rock Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head.

Mehamedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rock Jr is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Rock Jr is controlling Mehamedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rock Jr wants to improve his position but Mehamedov is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mehamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rock Jr is trying to control but can't.
Aziz Mehamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mehamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock Jr keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's time! Rock Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mehamedov drives through and clinches with Rock Jr against the cage.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehamedov stalling.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mehamedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr letting Mehamedov take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov lands an uppercut.
Mehamedov is struggling to control the position.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mehamedov has picked Rock Jr up - he's going for a ride! Mehamedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Mehamedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mehamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rock Jr is not content to let Mehamedov control the position.
Rock Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mehamedov passes Rock Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rock Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mehamedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rock Jr is looking for a sweep. Mehamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock Jr trying to control but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr keeping hold of Mehamedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rock Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock Jr.
Mehamedov trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Rock Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mehamedov's guard.

Mehamedov is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mehamedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mehamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Mehamedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr working a defensive guard but Mehamedov passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aziz Mehamedov.
I think Mehamedov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
Aziz Mehamedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.