PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Chalidov (ranked 5644 p4p, 4344 weight class) and Isoa Tawake (ranked 539 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamed Chalidov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chalidov
vs
Tawake

178 cm
22
167
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Chalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isoa Tawake!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tawake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chalidov under the eye.
Tawake missing with a left hand there. Chalidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tawake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tawake throws out a loose jab but Chalidov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chalidov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tawake lands with an overhand left.
Chalidov slips under a jab.
Chalidov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Chalidov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tawake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tawake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalidov happy to just control the position for now.

Chalidov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tawake is trying to escape and Chalidov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tawake is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chalidov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Chalidov!