PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Charleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Obuhov
vs
Charleston

190 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Charleston!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charleston wants to clinch up but Obuhov keeps it at a distance.

Obuhov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charleston is pushing Obuhov's head away, looking to escape. Obuhov manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charleston can do anything to dispel that myth.

Obuhov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Charleston, who protects the arm well.

Obuhov tries for a kimura but Charleston is defending well.

Obuhov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Charleston has escaped the position, nice work there.

Obuhov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Charleston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Obuhov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Obuhov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Charleston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obuhov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Charleston is trying to buck Obuhov off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Obuhov swings around for an armbar but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obuhov's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov thanked the fans post fight for their support.