PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Bukatkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azman Hazardi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aleksandr Bukatkin's chin.

Hazardi
vs
Bukatkin

188 cm
33
193 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksandr Bukatkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazardi scores with a nice strike.
Hazardi tests Bukatkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Aleksandr Bukatkin has been cut.

Bukatkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hazardi was covering up waiting for the punch and Bukatkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hazardi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukatkin tries to stand but Hazardi is controlling from the bottom.
Bukatkin throws a strike but Hazardi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bukatkin trying to control the position.
Bukatkin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Hazardi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bukatkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hazardi cracks Bukatkin with a good jab.
Hazardi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bukatkin shoots and misses
and Hazardi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bukatkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazardi tries to avoid it but Bukatkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazardi to the ground. Hazardi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bukatkin closes the distance but Hazardi moves to the side

and Hazardi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bukatkin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazardi content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukatkin taking shots to the head.
Hazardi content just to control the position here.
Bukatkin wants to control but Hazardi is having none of it.

Hazardi looking for a guillotine from mount but Bukatkin is having none of it.
Bukatkin is looking to improve his position but Hazardi isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi controlling from mount.
Bukatkin tries to hold on but Hazardi pushes him away.
Bukatkin is looking to get to half guard.
Hazardi wants to control the pace but Bukatkin is squirming around nicely.
Hazardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hazardi tries to control but Bukatkin wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bukatkin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bukatkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bukatkin is in a horrible position here. Hazardi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Bukatkin is rocked!
Hazardi with a couple of short strikes.
Bukatkin is still in real trouble! Can Hazardi finish him?

Hazardi has isolated one of Bukatkin's arms. Bukatkin looking to fight him off but Hazardi twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azman Hazardi!
A less than humble Azman Hazardi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.