PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Asby (ranked 3076 p4p, 3305 weight class) and Khamzat Kimaheave (ranked 329 p4p, 350 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Asby
vs
Kimaheave

185 cm
22
180
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
21
175
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Asby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khamzat Kimaheave!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asby tries to sprawl but Kimaheave drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kimaheave is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimaheave.

Kimaheave is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimaheave.
Asby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kimaheave keeping full guard, as Asby tries to pass.
Asby is working hard here to advance position.
Asby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asby throws a big elbow that misses.
Asby scoring with punches to the head and body.

Kimaheave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kimaheave is working an open guard so Asby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bjorn Asby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimaheave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asby swivels and escapes.

Asby drops Kimaheave with a beautiful combination! Kimaheave stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Asby is looking for the KO!

Asby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kimaheave sprawling to the canvas! Kimaheave rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Asby finish him?!

Kimaheave is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimaheave gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Asby points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kimaheave wakes up just in time to hear Asby thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Asby!