PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Hadrovic (ranked 4581 p4p, 24805 weight class) and Mamed Chalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hadrovic
vs
Chalidov

188 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
167
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amir Hadrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Chalidov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalidov misses with a takedown attempt - Hadrovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hadrovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chalidov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hadrovic as he jumps to the side.
Hadrovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chalidov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hadrovic connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalidov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hadrovic is fending him off so far but Chalidov persists. Nope, Hadrovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Amir Hadrovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Chalidov.
Hadrovic misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chalidov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadrovic lunges at Chalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chalidov's hand.
Hadrovic lands with a nice combination. Chalidov backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters circling a little - Chalidov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hadrovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Chalidov feints and as Hadrovic raises his hands in defense, Chalidov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hadrovic wants to get back to his feet but Chalidov passes into half guard.

Hadrovic trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadrovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chalidov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalidov lands a nice short elbow.
Chalidov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hadrovic!
Hadrovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalidov lands a heavy elbow.
Chalidov controlling the pace for now.

Hadrovic has left one of his arms exposed and Chalidov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hadrovic screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Chalidov!