PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusik Abasov (ranked 0 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.

Abbott
vs
Abasov

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rusik Abasov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abasov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott tries to kick Abasov off but Abasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Abasov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abbott has managed to free his arm - good work.

Abasov seems to be looking for submissions.

Abasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abbott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abasov.
Abbott wants to get back to his feet.

Abasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott is just riding it out for now. Abasov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Abasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott is just riding it out for now. Abasov eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott is looking to improve his position.
Abbott is trying to stand up here but Abasov is controlling him well.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Abasov is controlling well.
Abasov wants to free his trapped foot but Abbott is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Abasov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Abbott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Abasov has cracked it and Abbott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Abasov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rusik Abasov!