PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusik Abasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Abasov
vs
Killer

178 cm
18
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rusik Abasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silent Killer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

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.
Killer is looking to escape.

Abasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Abasov is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.

Abasov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Abasov stops Killer from getting back to his feet.

Abasov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Killer is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abasov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Killer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Killer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Killer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Killer prevents Abasov from escaping the position.
Killer cracks Abasov with a big elbow.
Abasov pushes Killer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Killer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Killer wants to control for a moment but Abasov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Abasov wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killer trying to control from Abasov's half guard. Abasov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Killer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer prevents Abasov from getting back to his feet.
Killer landing with the ground and pound.
Killer with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer stops Abasov from standing up.

Abasov has his feet on Killer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Killer gets caught flat footed, as Abasov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abasov postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Abasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abasov is working hard here to advance position.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Abasov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abasov stopping the sweep attempt from Killer.

Abasov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abasov wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abasov prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Killer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abasov is not content to let Killer control the position.
Killer looks gassed!
Killer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abasov pushes Killer off looking to stand but Killer dives back in and keeps control.

Abasov pushes Killer off and gets back to his feet.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Abasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Abasov tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily

so Killer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Abasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Abasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Abasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abasov is working away from the top position though.
Killer is trying to stand.
Abasov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killer!

Abasov working for a submission but Killer is keeping him at bay.
Killer is breathing heavily.

Abasov has control of Killer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Killer regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Abasov goes for an armbar but Killer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to control from the top but Abasov keeps moving.
Abasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Killer postures up in Abasov's guard and throws a big left but Abasov blocks it.
Killer prevents Abasov from getting back to his feet.
Abasov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Killer dives into side control.
Killer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abasov tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily

and Killer counters with a single leg into guard. Abasov didn't expect that.
Killer throws and elbow that misses. Abasov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killer's guard. Nice move by Abasov!
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killer wants to sweep here but Abasov controlling him for the moment.

Abasov drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Abasov off! Abasov jumps back into Killer's guard.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Abasov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Abasov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abasov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killer wants to control but Abasov postures up.

Abasov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killer, who protects the arm well.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Abasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Abasov is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rusik Abasov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Abasov gets caught flat footed, as Killer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Abasov is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Abasov wants a takedown.

Abasov tightens his grip and picks Killer up, before dumping him to the ground. Killer manages to land in guard.
Killer working a defensive guard here.

Abasov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.

Abasov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abasov has Killer in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abasov is keeping the position for now.
Killer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abasov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Abasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Killer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Killer has escaped and now he's on top!
Killer won't allow Abasov to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abasov keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Killer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killer stops Abasov from standing up.
Abasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer postures up in Abasov's guard and throws a big left but Abasov blocks it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abasov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Killer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer trying to control but Abasov is working from the bottom.
Abasov wants to stand but Killer is controlling the position.

Abasov pushes Killer off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abasov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Killer counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusik Abasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Killer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Abasov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abasov keeps working.
Abasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Killer has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Abasov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Killer shoots in and bounces Abasov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Killer!