PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Hambro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Aleksanyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Aleksanyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hambro
vs
Aleksanyan

180 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Hambro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Aleksanyan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aleksanyan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hambro's guard.
Hambro is looking to stand up but Aleksanyan isn't so interested in that idea.
Aleksanyan won't allow Hambro to sweep him here.
Aleksanyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hambro has his hands on Aleksanyan's head, controlling the position.

Aleksanyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aleksanyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hambro has control of Aleksanyan's left arm, preventing Aleksanyan from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hambro keeping full guard, as Aleksanyan tries to pass.
Aleksanyan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hambro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hambro is trying to get back to half guard.
Hambro is not content to let Aleksanyan control the position.
Hambro is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hambro keeps working.
Aleksanyan gets to mount! Hambro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hambro tries to hold on but Aleksanyan postures up.
Aleksanyan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hambro is squirming around, avoiding Aleksanyan's attempts to control the action.

Aleksanyan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hambro turns into him and now he's in Aleksanyan's guard.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hambro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aleksanyan, not yet.

Aleksanyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Aleksanyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hambro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Aleksanyan is tightening it up a little... Hambro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hambro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hambro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Aleksanyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Artur Aleksanyan!