PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cottontail Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Dzamihov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabbit is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rabbit
vs
Dzamihov

150 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 76 - 0

185 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 76 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cottontail Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Dzamihov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dzamihov closes the distance and clinches.
Rabbit is breathing heavily.

Dzamihov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Dzamihov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dzamihov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dzamihov is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Dzamihov passes into half guard.
Dzamihov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rabbit could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dzamihov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzamihov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dzamihov is controlling the pace.
Rabbit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dzamihov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzamihov working the head and body with strikes.
Dzamihov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rabbit taking some punishment here, with Dzamihov in his half guard.
Dzamihov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dzamihov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dzamihov stands up from half guard.

Dzamihov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dzamihov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dzamihov controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzamihov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rabbit is in a horrible position here. Dzamihov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dzamihov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dzamihov dominating with strikes here.

Dzamihov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rabbit has his hands clasped together but Dzamihov breaks the hold and Rabbit is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dzamihov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Dzamihov!
Frankie Dzamihov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.