PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Carlson (ranked 5717 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Neega (ranked 5715 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Carlson
vs
Neega

219 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

212 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ike Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Neega!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Neega stays in close to Carlson's body and controls the position.
Neega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Carlson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carlson pushes a forearm under Neega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Neega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ike Carlson!