PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Mia (ranked 4871 p4p, 5233 weight class) and Khabib Chiamev (ranked 552 p4p, 571 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Damian Mia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Damian Mia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mia
vs
Chiamev

185 cm
26
180
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
175
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Mia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Chiamev!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chiamev defends well and Mia ends up having to push Chiamev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chiamev shoots in for a takedown but Mia shows good takedown defense.
Mia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mia fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiamev shoots in for a takedown but Mia shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiamev.
Mia tries to counter with a takedown but Chiamev is quick to defend against it.
Damian Mia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Chiamev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiamev has control of Mia's left arm, preventing Mia from doing any damage.
Mia pushing down on Chiamev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mia trying to pass the guard but Chiamev defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiamev wants to get back to full guard.
Mia moves into full mount! Chiamev won't be happy about that!
Mia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chiamev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiamev is keeping busy.
Mia controls the action.
Mia tries to keep control of the position but Chiamev is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Chiamev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Mia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chiamev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mia keeps control of the position as Chiamev tries to break free.
Chiamev prevents Mia from getting a body triangle.

Mia has his arm under Chiamev's chin here. Game over son! Mia squeezes tightly and Chiamev is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Mia!