PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Delieholy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glazkov comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Stronger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Glazkov
vs
Delieholy

188 cm
32
220 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Glazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Delieholy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazkov swinging wildly here.
Glazkov avoids a punch combination nicely.

Glazkov has Delieholy up against the cage in a clinch.
Glazkov has Delieholy pressed against the cage.

Glazkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Delieholy trying to control the position.

Glazkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Glazkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Delieholy is retaining full guard.
Delieholy is trying to keep Glazkov in close.
Delieholy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glazkov is one step ahead there.
Glazkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delieholy is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazkov is pushing down on Delieholy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delieholy is fighting to maintain full guard but Glazkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Delieholy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glazkov prevents Delieholy from improving his position.

Glazkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Delieholy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Delieholy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glazkov pulls his head out easily.

Glazkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Glazkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is trying to stand up here but Glazkov is controlling him well.
Glazkov wants to free his trapped foot but Delieholy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glazkov moves into full mount! Delieholy won't be happy about that!
Delieholy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Delieholy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delieholy tries to lock up and control but Glazkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Glazkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Delieholy is looking to improve his position but Glazkov isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Glazkov has control of Delieholy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Delieholy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delieholy is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov moves to the back position.
Glazkov avoiding Delieholy 's attempts to control his hands.

Glazkov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Delieholy is doing well to defend. Glazkov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Delieholy is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Glazkov!
Our winner, Aleksandr Glazkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.