PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Azaryan (ranked 1842 p4p, 233 weight class) and Dale Bomber (ranked 4048 p4p, 417 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Azaryan
vs
Bomber

185 cm
30
176 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

180 cm
30
185 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Azaryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dale Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azaryan scores with a takedown into Bomber's guard.
Azaryan pushes down on Bomber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bomber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bomber is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber has given up his back here.

Azaryan looking for the RNC.

Azaryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Azaryan tightening his grip on Bomber, looking for the choke.

Bomber showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Azaryan is not going to allow Bomber to sit and survive in this position.

Azaryan looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber tries to escape the position.

Azaryan seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bomber's chin but Bomber turns very nicely into Azaryan's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bomber.
Bomber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azaryan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bomber doesn't defend quickly enough and Azaryan has managed to lock this one up! Can Bomber escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Azaryan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artur Azaryan!
Artur Azaryan is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Artur Azaryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.