PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aslamanov
vs
Penncil

188 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

173 cm
25
190 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penncil!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aslamanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Penncil's guard.
Aslamanov preventing the sweep.
Aslamanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aslamanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aslamanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aslamanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Penncil controlling the position.
Penncil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aslamanov!
Penncil takes Aslamanov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Aslamanov is in trouble.
You can see the frustration on Aslamanov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Penncil tries to keep control of the position but Aslamanov is staying busy.
Aslamanov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penncil's guard. Nice work there by Aslamanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aslamanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penncil is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Penncil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aslamanov postures up.
Aslamanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penncil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Penncil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aslamanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penncil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aslamanov!
Penncil prevents Aslamanov from getting the reversal.

Penncil is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aslamanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aslamanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penncil controlling from mount.

Penncil is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aslamanov is surviving well by controlling Penncil's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penncil controlling his opponent.
Penncil trying to control but Aslamanov is having none of it.
Aslamanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penncil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aslamanov is looking to escape.

Penncil has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Aslamanov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penncil!