PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mang Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kiazakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mang Lam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lam
vs
Kiazakov

180 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 Las Vegas, Mang Lam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Kiazakov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiazakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lam is looking for a sweep. Kiazakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lam has one foot on Kiazakov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tom Kiazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiazakov dodges the punch combination from Lam.
Lam throws a series of punches but Kiazakov moves out of range.
Lam wants to clinch up but Kiazakov keeps it at a distance.
Lam doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiazakov circles away.
Kiazakov throws a series of punches but Lam avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiazakov darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lam looks for the body kick but Kiazakov saw that one coming.
Kiazakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lam tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kiazakov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lam tries to get out of the position.

Kiazakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lam is just riding it out for now. Kiazakov eventually gives up the hold.
Kiazakov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiazakov wants to stand up but Lam is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiazakov.

Kiazakov stands up from half guard.
Kiazakov dives in and grabs Lam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lam pushes down on Kiazakov's head and hops out.
Kiazakov looks gassed!

Lam has Kiazakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lam landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kiazakov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lam tries a knee to the head but Kiazakov blocks it.
Lam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiazakov is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Lam.
Lam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiazakov's face.
Kiazakov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lam tries a knee to the head but Kiazakov blocks it.
Kiazakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lams head.
Kiazakov pushes Lam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kiazakov has Lam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kiazakov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lam tumbling to the mat - Kiazakov dives into Lam's guard.

Kiazakov stands and steps away. Lam gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiazakov closes the distance and clinches up with Lam, looking for a takedown. Kiazakov pushes Lam against the cage but Lam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lam.

Lam closes the distance and clinches.
Lam trying to land knees to the body.
Lam tries to land a knee to the head but Kiazakov blocks with his arms.
Lam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiazakov can't break the clinch.
Kiazakov tries to pull guard but Lam holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiazakov drops back down to his feet.
Mang Lam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kiazakov.
Lam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kiazakov tries to throw a body punch but Lam avoids it by throwing Kiazakov back against the cage.
Lam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiazakov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiazakov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lam obliges.
Lam misses with a knee to the head.
Kiazakov fails to pull guard.
Lam lands a nice knee to the body.
Lam throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kiazakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kiazakov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Lam moves into range and clinches up with Kiazakov.
Kiazakov tries to pull guard but Lam won't allow it.
Kiazakov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lam looking to throw knees to the head but Kiazakov is blocking nicely.
Lam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiazakov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiazakov misses with a knee to the head.
Kiazakov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lam prevents Kiazakov from breaking the clinch.
Kiazakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lam's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kiazakov managing to block the knees to the body from Lam.
Kiazakov tries to pull guard but Lam won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lam landing knees to the body.
Kiazakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mang Lam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kiazakov.
Lam misses with a knee strike.
Lam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lam misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiazakov lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Lam.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiazakov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kiazakov working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiazakov is on top in guard.
Kiazakov trying to control but Lam is working from the bottom.
Lam is looking to stand up but Kiazakov isn't so interested in that idea.
Lam keeping moving, preventing Kiazakov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiazakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiazakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lam throws a sloppy head kick and Kiazakov moves out of range easily.
Kiazakov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lam counters by clinching up.
Lam has Kiazakov pressed against the cage, preventing Kiazakov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lam looking to throw knees to the head but Kiazakov is blocking nicely.
Lam misses with a knee to the head.
Lam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiazakov avoids it.
Lam tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiazakov avoids the damage to the body.
Kiazakov fails to pull guard.
Kiazakov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lam walks away with a smile on his face. Kiazakov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiazakov shoots in for a takedown but Lam shows good takedown defense.
Kiazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mang Lam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiazakov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lam avoids it really well and circles away.
Lam darts in trying to clinch

and Kiazakov counters with a takedown into side control.
Lam parries the strikes from Kiazakov easily there. Kiazakov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lam to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kiazakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kiazakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiazakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lam as he jumps to the side.
Lam is looking to clinch but Kiazakov is avoiding it.
Kiazakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lam sprawls well. Lam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lam clinches up against the cage.
Lam misses with a knee to the head.
Lam landing knees to the body.
Lam lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lam.
Kiazakov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiazakov jumps guard but Lam stands there with Kiazakov around his waist. Kiazakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mang Lam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kiazakov.
Lam misses with a knee to the head.
Lam stops a takedown attempt from Kiazakov.
Kiazakov tries to pull guard but Lam holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiazakov drops back down to his feet.
Kiazakov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kiazakov is trying to break the clinch but Lam has him pressed against the cage.
Kiazakov tries to break the clinch but Lam is controlling the position.
Kiazakov avoiding damage as Lam throws knees to the body.
Lam tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiazakov avoids the damage to the body.
Lam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lam with a knee to the head.
Lam scores a nice knee to the body.
Kiazakov wants to stall.
Kiazakov throws a head punch that misses.
Lam trying to land knees to the body.
Lam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiazakov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiazakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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.
Lam scores with a knee to the head.
Lam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiazakov avoids it.
Lam lands a knee to the head.
Kiazakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lam smiles and moves away.
Lam tries to clinch there but Kiazakov circles away.
Kiazakov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kiazakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiazakov looking to pass the guard.
Mang Lam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiazakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lam wants to sweep but no luck.
Tom Kiazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiazakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Kiazakov.
I've got Kiazakov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kiazakov!