PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selestion Mudisbarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speedy has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mudisbarov
vs
Speedy

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selestion Mudisbarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Speedy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudisbarov connects with a solid leg kick.
Mudisbarov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mudisbarov ducks under a wild hook from Speedy.

Speedy takes the fight into the clinch.
Mudisbarov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Speedy has him pressed against the cage.
Speedy keeps control of Mudisbarov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Speedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedy tries to circle away but Mudisbarov has him pinned against the cage.
Mudisbarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedy prevents Mudisbarov from breaking the clinch.
Speedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Speedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mudisbarov's efforts to push away.
Mudisbarov blocking some punches.
Mudisbarov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Speedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mudisbarov wants to break free but Speedy has control.
Speedy throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudisbarov is looking to break free of the clinch but Speedy has double underhooks.
Mudisbarov has had enough of the clinch but Speedy keeps him there for the moment.
Mudisbarov is trying to push Speedy away but Speedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Speedy tries to throw a body punch but Mudisbarov avoids it by throwing Speedy back against the cage.
Mudisbarov is trying to force a seperation but Speedy has the dominant position.
Speedy has a couple of punches blocked by Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov has had enough of the clinch but Speedy keeps him there for the moment.
Speedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mudisbarov is trying to force a seperation but Speedy has the dominant position.

Speedy has Mudisbarov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Speedy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mudisbarov tumbling to the mat - Speedy dives into Mudisbarov's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mudisbarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speedy.
Speedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Speedy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Speedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Speedy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mudisbarov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speedy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Speedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Speedy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mudisbarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Speedy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedy distracts Mudisbarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Speedy won't allow Mudisbarov to get back to his feet.
Speedy is in close to Mudisbarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mudisbarov keeping full guard, as Speedy tries to pass.
Speedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Speedy throws a strike but Mudisbarov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Speedy has his hands on Mudisbarov's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Selestion Mudisbarov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Speedy has a takedown stuffed.
Mudisbarov jabs at Speedy's body.
Pete Speedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mudisbarov lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Speedy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mudisbarov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Speedy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Left hook, right uppercut from Mudisbarov.

It looks like Pete Speedy has been cut.
Speedy walks into a left hand.
Speedy thows a body shot but no joy.
Speedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Mudisbarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Speedy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mudisbarov was covering up waiting for the punch and Speedy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedy with a nice head shot there.
Speedy throwing strikes from guard but Mudisbarov blocks nicely.
Speedy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Speedy throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speedy prevents Mudisbarov from getting back to his feet.
Speedy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Speedy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pete Speedy.

Speedy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Speedy looking to pass the guard.
Speedy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mudisbarov is retaining full guard.
Speedy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Speedy controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Speedy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mudisbarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Speedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov keeping full guard, as Speedy tries to pass.
Pete Speedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mudisbarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Speedy controls the pace.
Speedy wants to pass the guard but Mudisbarov is keeping the position.
Speedy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mudisbarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Speedy chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mudisbarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mudisbarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mudisbarov is looking to stand up but Speedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Speedy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Speedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mudisbarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Speedy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speedy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mudisbarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Speedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pete Speedy's cut.
That's time! Mudisbarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Speedy has closed the distance and engaged Mudisbarov in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mudisbarov.
Speedy has Mudisbarov pressed against the cage, preventing Mudisbarov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mudisbarov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Speedy prevents Mudisbarov from breaking the clinch.
Mudisbarov tries to break free but Speedy pushes him back against the cage.
Speedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov tries to circle away but Speedy has him pinned against the cage.
Speedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Speedy misses with the head strike.
Mudisbarov blocks an uppercut.
Mudisbarov is trying to break the clinch but Speedy has him pressed against the cage.
Speedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Speedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Speedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mudisbarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Speedy's head.

Speedy drives through with a takedown into Mudisbarov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Speedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy with a nice head shot there.
Speedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Speedy passes Mudisbarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Speedy controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pete Speedy.
Mudisbarov scores with a sloppy right hand. Speedy should have avoided that one.
Speedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mudisbarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Speedy somewhat.
Selestion Mudisbarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mudisbarov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Speedy thows a body shot but no joy.
Speedy shoots for a takedown but Mudisbarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Speedy dives in and grabs Mudisbarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mudisbarov pushes down on Speedy's head and hops out.
Selestion Mudisbarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Speedy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mudisbarov stuffs the takedown.
Selestion Mudisbarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speedy takes one on the button.
Speedy misses the shot to the body.
Speedy throws a body punch but Mudisbarov moves out of range.
Speedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Mudisbarov tries to sprawl out of it but Speedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mudisbarov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speedy there as he acknowledges the shot.

Speedy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mudisbarov did well to prevent Speedy getting side control.
Speedy stalling.
Speedy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pete Speedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Speedy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pete Speedy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Speedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speedy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Speedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mudisbarov rather than just go for the knockout.

Speedy gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudisbarov taking a bit of punishment here - Speedy scoring with strikes.
Speedy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speedy working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Speedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speedy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Speedy!
After winning the bout, Pete Speedy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.