PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruktar Isladov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toghrul Rasizade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Isladov
vs
Rasizade

193 cm
25
243 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruktar Isladov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toghrul Rasizade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Isladov.
Rasizade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasizade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isladov dives in and grabs Rasizade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasizade pushes down on Isladov's head and hops out.

Rasizade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Isladov's guard.
Rasizade wants to pass the guard but Isladov is keeping the position.

Isladov looking for a guillotine here but Rasizade defends easily.
Isladov keeping moving, preventing Rasizade from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Isladov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isladov is adopting a defensive guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Isladov is working from the bottom.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Isladov is keeping the position for now.
Rasizade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rasizade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasizade throws a big elbow that misses.
Rasizade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Isladov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rasizade's waist but Rasizade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isladov off to one side.
Rasizade tries a quick counter leg kick but Isladov is wise to it.

Rasizade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Isladov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Isladov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rasizade!
Isladov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rasizade is trying to improve his position.
Rasizade is not content to let Isladov control the position.
Isladov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rasizade wants to control but Isladov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Rasizade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasizade is trying to improve his position.
Isladov misses with the ground and pound.
Rasizade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isladov controlling from side mount.
Isladov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rasizade wants to control but Isladov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isladov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Isladov wants to control but Rasizade is keeping him busy.
Rasizade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Isladov off and has taken his back!
Rasizade trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Isladov doesn't escape.
Rasizade has the hooks in. Isladov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rasizade struggling to keep hold of the position.
Isladov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Isladov trying to control the action but Rasizade just sinks the hooks in.
Rasizade slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toghrul Rasizade will probably get the nod.
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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Isladov is defended easily by Rasizade.
Isladov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isladov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasizade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasizade leaves Isladov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isladov shoots in for a takedown but Rasizade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasizade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Isladov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isladov blocks a leg kick.
Isladov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasizade circles away.

Rasizade manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Isladov on his heels. He'll look to pass Isladov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rasizade pushes down on Isladov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rasizade is thwarting Isladov's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasizade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Isladov looking for submissions off his back.
Isladov keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Rasizade is working for a kimura but Isladov is defending it quite comfortably.
Isladov trying to control here.

Rasizade is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasizade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rasizade controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isladov missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Isladov goes for a double leg but Rasizade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasizade continues to drive forward.
Rasizade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Rasizade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rasizade wants to pass the guard but Isladov is keeping the position.

Isladov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Isladov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasizade controls the pace.
Rasizade looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Isladov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasizade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasizade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isladov keeping moving, preventing Rasizade from controlling successfully.
Rasizade is pushing down on Isladov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Isladov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasizade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Isladov punching from the bottom.
Rasizade wants to control but Isladov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toghrul Rasizade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck for Isladov with that takedown attempt.
Rasizade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isladov shoots in but Rasizade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isladov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasizade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isladov goes for a double leg but Rasizade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasizade continues to drive forward.
Isladov shoots in but no luck this time.

Rasizade shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rasizade is looking to take a break and control but Isladov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isladov is trying to maintain the position but Rasizade is very close to passing his half guard.
Rasizade controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isladov is refusing to be controlled, as Rasizade sits in half guard.
Rasizade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rasizade is trying to control. Isladov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasizade controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Isladov is not content to let Rasizade control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isladov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasizade circles away.
Rasizade leaves Isladov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isladov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rasizade tries to land a leg kick but Isladov saw it coming and moves away.

Rasizade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Isladov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Isladov tries to bench press Rasizade off him but Rasizade keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade controlling from side mount.
Rasizade is continuing to stall.
Isladov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasizade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rasizade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isladov keeps working.
Rasizade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rasizade wants to take a breather but Isladov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rasizade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isladov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Isladov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasizade is one step ahead there.
Rasizade trying to control but Isladov is working from the bottom.
Rasizade tries to free his leg and advance position but Isladov is retaining full guard.
Isladov looking for a sweep. Not yet Isladov, not yet.
Rasizade trying to control the position from guard on top but Isladov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasizade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toghrul Rasizade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four 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.
Nice sprawl there from Rasizade as Isladov shoots in.
Rasizade leaves Isladov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasizade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Isladov is defending well.

Rasizade has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Isladov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Rasizade is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Isladov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Rasizade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

And that's the end of the fight!
Toghrul Rasizade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rasizade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toghrul Rasizade!
Toghrul Rasizade gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).