PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Malybaev
vs
Simpson

186 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

205 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hilo Nutrition (video proof) & Laundry 95 %
Hilo Nutrition (video proof) & Laundry 95 %

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through Malybaev's defenses.
Malybaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Malybaev with that takedown attempt.
Malybaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Malybaev really is a fat lump.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Malybaev's body. Malybaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malybaev in his tracks.

Malybaev darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Malybaev is trying to break free.
Malybaev stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Malybaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simpson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Malybaev manages to get underhooks.
Asylbek Malybaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.

Malybaev manages to break the clinch.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Malybaev gets a clinch.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Malybaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Malybaev pulls guard.
Malybaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malybaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses. Malybaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Malybaev!
Simpson controls Malybaev momentarily but Malybaev frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.

Simpson has an active guard here but Malybaev has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malybaev stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Malybaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malybaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malybaev controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malybaev lands a nice short elbow.
Malybaev trying to control the pace.
Simpson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Malybaev manages to pass to mount!
Malybaev controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.

Simpson tries to improve his position but Malybaev has taken his back! Malybaev has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Simpson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Malybaev pushes Simpson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asylbek Malybaev!