PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Harrell (ranked 5206 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdulrahman Arslanbekov (ranked 5535 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harrell
vs
Arslanbekov

168 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ralphie Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdulrahman Arslanbekov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arslanbekov tries to clinch up

and Harrell counters with a takedown into side control.
Arslanbekov is pushing Harrell's head away, looking to escape. Harrell manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Arslanbekov's face as Harrell controls the position.
Arslanbekov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Arslanbekov wants to get back to his feet but Harrell is dominant here and he's now got Arslanbekov's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslanbekov wants to escape the position.
Arslanbekov is trying to get back to his feet but Harrell has full control of the position and if anything, Arslanbekov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Arslanbekov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arslanbekov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell doesn't have the hooks in and Arslanbekov manages to turn into his guard.
Arslanbekov wants to get up but he can't break Harrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arslanbekov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arslanbekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arslanbekov won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.
Harrell is breathing heavily.
Arslanbekov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arslanbekov throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arslanbekov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harrell is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arslanbekov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arslanbekov wants to control from the top but Harrell keeps moving.
Arslanbekov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arslanbekov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harrell is trying to hold Arslanbekov in close to prevent damage but Arslanbekov has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arslanbekov is trying to control. Harrell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harrell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrell tries to get out of the position.

Arslanbekov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harrell is just riding it out for now. Arslanbekov eventually gives up the hold.
Arslanbekov throws a strike but Harrell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arslanbekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control.
Arslanbekov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arslanbekov is fighting to break Harrell's control of his arms but Harrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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

Arslanbekov gets a takedown into half guard.

Harrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Arslanbekov.
Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulrahman Arslanbekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Arslanbekov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arslanbekov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Arslanbekov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harrell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arslanbekov's guard! Nice work there by Harrell!
Harrell won't allow Arslanbekov to get back to his feet.
Harrell cracks Arslanbekov with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arslanbekov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdulrahman Arslanbekov has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Arslanbekov has his foot on Harrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrell works his way back into a safe position though.
Harrell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harrell working some strikes from top position.
Harrell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arslanbekov is striking but Harrell is not phased and passes to half guard.

Arslanbekov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Harrell. Oh but Arslanbekov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Harrell goes limp - he's gone! Arslanbekov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdulrahman Arslanbekov!