PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siri Broadway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obeliks Imxatebov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Broadway
vs
Imxatebov

190 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Siri Broadway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obeliks Imxatebov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imxatebov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Broadway.
Imxatebov looks to land a combination. Broadway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Imxatebov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broadway goes for a double leg but Imxatebov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Imxatebov continues to drive forward.
Imxatebov avoiding damage as Broadway throws knees to the body.
Imxatebov tries to break free but Broadway pushes him back against the cage.

Imxatebov manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Imxatebov.
Imxatebov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broadway on the side of the head.
Imxatebov tests Broadway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Broadway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siri Broadway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imxatebov tests Broadway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imxatebov lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Imxatebov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imxatebov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Broadway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Imxatebov but Imxatebov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Broadway tries to move into range but Imxatebov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Broadway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broadway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imxatebov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Broadway somewhat.
Imxatebov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Broadway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Imxatebov connects with a crisp jab.
Imxatebov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broadway circles away quickly and effectively.
Imxatebov works over Broadway's head and body with a nice combination.
Imxatebov lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imxatebov feints a jab promting Broadway to slip. Imxatebov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Broadway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Broadway scores with a takedown into Imxatebov's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Imxatebov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Imxatebov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Broadway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadway wants to control from the top but Imxatebov keeps moving.
Broadway prevents Imxatebov from getting back to his feet.
Broadway pushing down on Imxatebov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Broadway is looking for a kimura but Imxatebov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Broadway to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imxatebov is looking for a sweep. Broadway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imxatebov looks winded!
Broadway is keen to just control but Imxatebov is a slippery customer.

Broadway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Imxatebov wants to control but Broadway is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadway with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Imxatebov wants to get back to his feet.
Broadway is looking to take a break and control but Imxatebov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Broadway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Imxatebov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Broadway is trying to control. Imxatebov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Broadway sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Broadway wants to take a breather but Imxatebov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imxatebov looks like he's trying to stand up.

Broadway has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Imxatebov defend it? Broadway steps over the head and cranks it - Imxatebov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Broadway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Siri Broadway!