PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Islamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Roblin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Islamanov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Islamanov
vs
Roblin

181 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Islamanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Roblin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roblin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Islamanov's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Islamanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roblin pulls his head out easily.

Islamanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Islamanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Roblin wants to stand up but Islamanov is controlling the position.

Islamanov looking for submissions off his back.
Roblin tries to pass to full mount but Islamanov defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roblin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Islamanov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roblin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Islamanov looking for submissions off his back.
Islamanov gets full guard.

Islamanov has his foot on Roblin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roblin works his way back into a safe position though.

Islamanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roblin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roblin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roblin trying to control but Islamanov is working from the bottom.

Roblin is sitting in close to Islamanov's body. Islamanov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Roblin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Roblin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Islamanov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Islamanov!
An out of breath Ruslan Islamanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.