PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flyin Hawaiian (ranked 3669 p4p, 4783 weight class) and Rashid Aliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flyin Hawaiian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashid Aliev's chin.

Hawaiian
vs
Aliev

180 cm
23
185
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flyin Hawaiian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashid Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawaiian avoids the head kick by Aliev.
Hawaiian swats away the attempt to clinch by Aliev.
Hawaiian throws a head kick but Aliev moves out of range.
We've been told by Hawaiian's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hawaiian throws the left hand but Aliev avoids the punch easily.
Hawaiian avoids the head kick by Aliev.
Hawaiian misses with a body kick.
Hawaiian misses the shot to the body.
Hawaiian misses with a two punch combination.

Hawaiian closes the distance and pushes Aliev back into the cage.
Aliev is trying to pull guard but Hawaiian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hawaiian breaks from the clinch.

Aliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawaiian is trying to break free.
Aliev lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawaiian is defending well.
Aliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawaiian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flyin Hawaiian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Aliev.
Hawaiian fails to pull guard.

Aliev pulls Hawaiian into guard.

Aliev is looking for a triangle but Hawaiian pushes his legs off easily.
Aliev 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.
Hawaiian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawaiian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aliev is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aliev is on top in guard.

Aliev wants to control from the top but Hawaiian keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hawaiian has his feet on Aliev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Hawaiian shoots in and bounces Aliev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Aliev pushes Hawaiian off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawaiian stalks Aliev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aliev's face. Aliev staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawaiian misses with a body kick.
Hawaiian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawaiian lands a nice hook to Aliev's body. Aliev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aliev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawaiian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawaiian is breathing heavily.
Hawaiian works the jab nicely.
Aliev wants to clinch.
Aliev slips a straight right by Hawaiian.

Aliev moves into the clinch successfully.

Aliev pulls Hawaiian into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawaiian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawaiian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliev, not yet.
Aliev seems keen to control Hawaiian's posture.

Aliev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawaiian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aliev seems keen to control Hawaiian's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aliev is on top in guard.

Aliev wants to control from the top but Hawaiian keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Flyin Hawaiian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hawaiian connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawaiian tests Aliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aliev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawaiian tries to clinch there but Aliev circles away.
Aliev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawaiian throws out the jab.
Aliev tries to clinch there but Hawaiian circles away.
Aliev tries to clinch but Hawaiian is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawaiian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aliev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawaiian connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawaiian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawaiian wants it to stay on the feet.
Flyin Hawaiian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aliev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawaiian defends it nicely.
Hawaiian throws a series of punches but Aliev moves out of range.
A low kick from Hawaiian misses
and Aliev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawaiian thinking.
Aliev tries to clinch but Hawaiian is having none of it.
Hawaiian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Aliev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hawaiian napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Hawaiian sneaks out the side door and pushes Aliev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawaiian feints a jab promting Aliev to slip. Hawaiian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aliev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Aliev throws a series of punches but Hawaiian moves out of range.
Hawaiian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aliev sprawls and moves away.
Hawaiian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawaiian wants to clinch but Aliev slips to the side

and Aliev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aliev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aliev preventing the sweep.
Rashid Aliev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aliev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hawaiian wants to stand up but Aliev is controlling him.
Hawaiian trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliev wants to control from the top but Hawaiian keeps moving.

Aliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawaiian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flyin Hawaiian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Aliev.
Hawaiian slips a jab from Aliev.
Hawaiian misses with a series of wild punches.
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawaiian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawaiian misses with a low kick as Aliev jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawaiian.
Aliev is looking to clinch.
Aliev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aliev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawaiian defends it nicely.
Hawaiian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flyin Hawaiian is winning the standup battle so far.

Hawaiian darts in and clinches Aliev up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hawaiian's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Aliev breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flyin Hawaiian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hawaiian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aliev avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aliev.
Hawaiian jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hawaiian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hawaiian blocks a head kick by Aliev.
Hawaiian throws a nice looking combination but Aliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aliev wants to counter with a clinch but Hawaiian pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev wants to clinch up but Hawaiian keeps it at a distance.

Hawaiian gets caught napping as Aliev dives in and scores a takedown. Hawaiian manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aliev trying to control but Hawaiian is working from the bottom.
Hawaiian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aliev is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev is fighting to break Hawaiian's control of his arms but Hawaiian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hawaiian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aliev has passed into side control.
Hawaiian is pushing Aliev's head away, looking to escape. Aliev manages to hold on to the position though.
Hawaiian takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aliev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hawaiian!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hawaiian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawaiian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawaiian is squirming around, avoiding Aliev's attempts to control the action.

Aliev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hawaiian has his hands clasped together but Aliev breaks the hold and Hawaiian is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Aliev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashid Aliev!