PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Zabat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saidkhasan Desheriyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zabat comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke and Mirrors -RJD2. Giorgio Zabat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zabat
vs
Desheriyev

190 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

202 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Zabat!
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, Saidkhasan Desheriyev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Desheriyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zabat somewhat.
A left and a right from Desheriyev both land. Nice combination.
Desheriyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zabat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zabat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Desheriyev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Desheriyev clinches.
Desheriyev has had enough of the clinch but Zabat keeps him there for the moment.
Zabat fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Zabat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zabat gets control of Desheriyev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zabat will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Desheriyev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zabat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Desheriyev has managed to get both his arms back between Zabat's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desheriyev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desheriyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zabat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desheriyev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desheriyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Zabat is looking for a triangle but Desheriyev pushes his legs off easily.

Zabat has his foot on Desheriyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Desheriyev works his way back into a safe position though.
Desheriyev wants to pass the guard but Zabat is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zabat has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Desheriyev doesn't defend quickly enough and Zabat has managed to lock this one up! Can Desheriyev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zabat on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giorgio Zabat!