PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igam Rustimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rustimov
vs
Lamb

180 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igam Rustimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Lamb!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rustimov avoids a kick to the body.

Lamb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rustimov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rustimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rustimov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rustimov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rustimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rustimov is really struggling to control Lamb but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Igam Rustimov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rustimov lands with a right hand.

It looks like Josh Lamb has been cut.
Rustimov misses with a series of wild punches.

Rustimov drives through with a takedown into Lamb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb wants to stand up but Rustimov is controlling him.
Lamb is trying to keep Rustimov in close.
Rustimov passes into half guard.
Lamb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rustimov is working away from the top position though.
Lamb is trying to get back to full guard.

Rustimov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamb is just riding it out for now. Rustimov eventually gives up the hold.
Rustimov is keen to just control but Lamb is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Lamb trying to control here.
Lamb gets full guard.
Lamb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rustimov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
Lamb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rustimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
Rustimov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lamb's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb tries to roll over but Rustimov keeps him under control.
Lamb tries to kick Rustimov off but Rustimov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamb is looking to control Rustimov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamb avoid being mounted?
Rustimov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lamb is trying to get back to full guard.
Rustimov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lamb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lamb connecting with a few gentle strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igam Rustimov!