PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ziyaeddin (ranked 1410 p4p, 2304 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 209 p4p, 322 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ziyaeddin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roswell's Spell by Chevelle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ziyaeddin
vs
Monto

186 cm
28
199
13 - 7 - 0

182 cm
29
195
14 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Brooklyn Apothecary

Urban Fighter
Vegan Gains

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Ziyaeddin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ziyaeddin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monto working the strikes but Ziyaeddin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Monto not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Ziyaeddin defends the submission attempt.

Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and defends easily.

Monto is working for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziyaeddin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ziyaeddin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Monto postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Ziyaeddin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ziyaeddin has his feet on Monto's thighs here. He's pushed Monto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Monto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Ziyaeddin!
An out of breath Amir Ziyaeddin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.