PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Taymazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Taymazov
vs
Kind

188 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Taymazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Champ Kind!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kind slaps away a takedown attempt from Taymazov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kind shoots and misses

and Taymazov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taymazov.
Kind tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Taymazov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taymazov wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
Taymazov controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kind wants to sweep here but Taymazov controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Artur Taymazov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Taymazov.
Taymazov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Taymazov feints and as Kind raises his hands in defense, Taymazov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taymazov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taymazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taymazov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Artur Taymazov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kind has his takedown stuffed

and Taymazov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taymazov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taymazov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kind pulls Taymazov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taymazov 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Artur Taymazov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Kind.

Taymazov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kind to the mat! Kind manages to get full guard.
Kind keeping full guard, as Taymazov tries to pass.

Taymazov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Taymazov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kind looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taymazov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kind is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Taymazov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kind works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Taymazov seems content to control.
Taymazov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Kind wants to control but Taymazov is having none of it.
Kind can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taymazov controlling the position easily from mount.
Taymazov blocks Kind's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Taymazov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Taymazov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taymazov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Taymazov.
Taymazov controlling the pace for now.
Taymazov wants to control the pace but Kind is squirming around nicely.
Kind wants to hold on but Taymazov pushes him away.
Taymazov content just to control the position here.
Artur Taymazov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taymazov working the ground and pound effectively.
Taymazov trying to control but Kind is having none of it.
Taymazov looking to finish Kind with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kind!
Taymazov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kind manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taymazov trying to control the pace.
Taymazov trying to pass the guard but Kind defending well.
Kind wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Artur Taymazov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Taymazov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kind is trying to defend but Taymazov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kind wants to sweep but Taymazov has passed to side control!
Taymazov landing a few strikes.
Taymazov working away.
Kind is breathing heavily.
Kind is letting Taymazov control him for a moment.
Kind wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Taymazov grinds an elbow into Kind's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taymazov trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom.
Taymazov controls the position from side control.
Kind looking for a sweep but Taymazov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taymazov wants to control the pace but Kind is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Taymazov dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Taymazov has his takedown stuffed

and Kind counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taymazov's guard now.
Kind wants to control from the top but Taymazov keeps moving.
Kind stops Taymazov from standing up.

Taymazov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kind off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Taymazov blocks a head kick by Kind.
Kind closes the distance looking to clinch

and Taymazov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kind.
Taymazov wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
Kind wants to get back to his feet but Taymazov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taymazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taymazov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Taymazov stands up and waves to Kind to follow 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.

Kind gets caught flat footed, as Taymazov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taymazov wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
Taymazov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taymazov controlling from the top position.
Taymazov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kind has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taymazov is stalling in the full guard.
Taymazov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kind tries to land a sweep but no joy.

We're going to have a standup here because Artur Taymazov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Taymazov moves out of range easily.

Taymazov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kind was covering up waiting for the punch and Taymazov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taymazov looking to pass the guard.
Taymazov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taymazov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taymazov wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taymazov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Artur Taymazov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Artur Taymazov.
Kind throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Taymazov. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Taymazov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taymazov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Taymazov!