PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arstanbek Almazbekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almazbekov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Almazbekov
vs
Allen

190 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arstanbek Almazbekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Allen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almazbekov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Arstanbek Almazbekov has been cut.

Allen gets caught napping as Almazbekov dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Almazbekov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Almazbekov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Almazbekov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almazbekov is fighting to break Allen's control of his arms but Allen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almazbekov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Allen trying to strike off his back.
Almazbekov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Allen is striking off his back. Almazbekov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Almazbekov wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Allen wants to control but Almazbekov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Allen is staying active underneath Almazbekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almazbekov blocks the strikes from Allen.
Almazbekov works his way into full mount!
Almazbekov lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
Almazbekov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Allen?
Almazbekov working the ground and pound effectively.
Allen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Almazbekov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Almazbekov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Almazbekov lands a heavy elbow.
Allen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almazbekov cracks Allen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Almazbekov looking to secure an arm triangle but Allen defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almazbekov avoids the attempt from Allen to control.
Almazbekov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Allen's face.
Allen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Almazbekov avoids the attempt from Allen to control.
Allen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Almazbekov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Almazbekov looking to control but Allen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Almazbekov lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almazbekov working Allen over with strikes.
Almazbekov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Almazbekov is taking a breather. Allen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Almazbekov working over Allen with some ground and pound. Allen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Allen tries to get to full guard but Almazbekov has control of the leg.
Almazbekov wants to take a breather but Allen is having none of it.
Almazbekov slows the pace down in half guard.
Almazbekov trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Almazbekov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arstanbek Almazbekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arstanbek Almazbekov's cut.
That's time! Almazbekov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A slapping leg kick lands for Almazbekov.
Allen tries to clinch up but Almazbekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen cracks Almazbekov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Almazbekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into Almazbekov's guard.

Almazbekov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Allen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Almazbekov decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Almazbekov looking for a sweep. Not yet Almazbekov, not yet.
Almazbekov is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almazbekov 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.

Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almazbekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Almazbekov's legs - danger averted.
Almazbekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Almazbekov has wrist control.
Almazbekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Almazbekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Almazbekov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Allen pushes Almazbekov off and gets back to his feet.

Almazbekov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almazbekov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Allen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Arstanbek Almazbekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Almazbekov is controlling Allen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Almazbekov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Almazbekov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almazbekov pulls Allen in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almazbekov wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Almazbekov has his hands clasped together around Allen's back. He's all about the action.
Almazbekov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Allen thows a huge punch but Almazbekov dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Glen Allen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arstanbek Almazbekov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Almazbekov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Almazbekov trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
Almazbekov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Allen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Almazbekov working away.
Almazbekov working the ground and pound.
Almazbekov advances to mount.
Almazbekov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Almazbekov landing punches.
Almazbekov blocks Allen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Allen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almazbekov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
Almazbekov prevents Allen from getting the reversal.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen holds of for dear life.
Almazbekov tries to control but Allen wriggling away.
Allen tries to hold on but Almazbekov postures up.
Allen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Almazbekov.
Almazbekov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Allen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to hold on but Almazbekov pushes him away.
Almazbekov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Almazbekov landing shots from mount.
Almazbekov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Almazbekov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Allen wants to hold on but Almazbekov pushes him away.
Allen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Almazbekov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almazbekov lands a couple of good shots and Allen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Allen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Almazbekov controlling well, preventing Allen from escaping the position.
Almazbekov punches Allen on the ear.
Allen trying to control but not successfully.
Almazbekov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Allen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almazbekov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Allen is still in real trouble! Can Almazbekov finish him?

Almazbekov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Allen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Almazbekov lands a good shot there. Allen covers up! Almazbekov smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Allen to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Almazbekov jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arstanbek Almazbekov!
A relieved looking Arstanbek Almazbekov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.