PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maned Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Graht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khalidov
vs
Graht

199 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maned Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Graht!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graht closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graht lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Graht looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Graht from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graht in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Graht tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graht trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graht is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graht doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Khalidov is tightening it up a little... Graht has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Graht reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Graht taps out! Nice BJJ there by Khalidov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maned Khalidov!