PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar comes to the cage accompanied by z Buta Wjeżdzam. Taisumov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My World- Kid Cudi. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pozar
vs
Taisumov

180 cm
27
164 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

171 cm
25
159 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pozar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taisumov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pozar has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Pozar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taisumov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taisumov is trying to buck Pozar off.

Pozar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taisumov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taisumov taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pozar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taisumov bucks up and tries to throw Pozar off but instead Pozar has got his back!
Taisumov trying to get back to his feet but Pozar is in full control for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pozar tightening his grip on Taisumov, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pozar has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Taisumov is in real trouble here. Pozar gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Taisumov is tapping out! Pozar wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.