PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Acevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musa Altun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musa Altun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Acevedo
vs
Altun

206 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohamed Acevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Musa Altun!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Altun has Acevedo up against the cage in a clinch.
Acevedo trying to control the position but instead, Altun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Acevedo into the cage.

Altun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Altun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acevedo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Altun wants to control but Acevedo is keeping him busy.
Altun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acevedo trying to hold on to Altun's head to control him but Altun postures up.
Acevedo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Altun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acevedo keeping full guard, as Altun tries to pass.
Acevedo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Acevedo is adopting a defensive guard.
Altun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Altun rushes Acevedo and presses him up against the cage.

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.

Altun manages to break the clinch.

Altun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Acevedo's guard.
Altun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Altun stopping the sweep attempt from Acevedo.

Acevedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acevedo wants to stand but Altun is controlling the position.

Acevedo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Altun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Altun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Acevedo has his feet on Altun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Altun gets the takedown into side control.
Acevedo can't do much from the bottom here.
Altun is looking to take a break and control but Acevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo tries to escape but Altun is in control.
Acevedo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Altun off and has taken his back!
Altun wants to get back to his feet.
Acevedo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acevedo keeps control of the position as Altun tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Altun dominated that round.
That's time! Acevedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Altun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Acevedo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Acevedo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Altun is controlling him well.
Acevedo manages to get back to half guard.
Altun trying to control from half guard but Acevedo is working away.
Altun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Altun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altun tries to stand and escape but Acevedo is controlling the position.

Acevedo actively working from the bottom here.
Acevedo trying to hold on to Altun's head to control him but Altun postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altun trying to mount his opponent but Acevedo defends it.

Acevedo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Altun keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Altun stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Altun pulls guard successfully.
Acevedo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Altun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altun is trying to control the position but Acevedo postures up.
Acevedo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Altun 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.
Altun is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Acevedo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altun. Altun obviously looking to wear him down.

Altun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acevedo did well to prevent Altun getting side control.
Acevedo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Altun is working away from the top position though.
Acevedo is trying to stand.
Altun wants to take a breather but Acevedo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo wants to control but Altun is keeping busy.
Altun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acevedo keeps working.
Altun is pressing down on Acevedo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acevedo is holding on for now.
Altun wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Altun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Altun showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Altun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Acevedo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Altun is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acevedo controlling the pace.
Altun trying to hold on to Acevedo's head to control him but Acevedo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedo winds up and cracks Altun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Altun wants to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Altun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Altun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Acevedo's guard.
Acevedo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Altun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altun postures up.
Altun looking to sit in guard and control but Acevedo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo postures up and lands a big shot to Altun's brow.
Acevedo 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.
Altun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acevedo.
Acevedo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Acevedo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altun keeping moving, preventing Acevedo from controlling successfully.
Musa Altun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Altun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Acevedo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acevedo is looking to stand up but Altun isn't so interested in that idea.
Altun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Altun is looking to stand up but Acevedo won't let him.

Altun is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Acevedo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Altun is looking to defend but Acevedo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Altun! Acevedo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Altun taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mohamed Acevedo!