PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Clubman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sobota- Do góry łeb. Mini Clubman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abraham Mamedov's chin.

Mamedov
vs
Clubman

189 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abraham Mamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Clubman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clubman takes a swing at Mamedov's ribcage but misses.
Mamedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clubman.
Clubman throws a series of punches but Mamedov moves out of range.
Mamedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Mamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mamedov showed some decent athleticism there.

Mamedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Clubman tries to roll over but Mamedov keeps him under control.
Clubman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clubman.
Mamedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Clubman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mamedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clubman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clubman has escaped and now he's on top!
Clubman is looking to advance position but Mamedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubman is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamedov has a good base and remains in mount.

Mamedov has control of Clubman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clubman regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Mamedov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clubman is wriggling around trying to escape.

Mamedov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clubman is now in Mamedov's guard. A big mistake from Mamedov there, giving up the dominant position!
Clubman wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clubman trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.

Clubman drops back looking for a leg! Mamedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamedov manages to kick Clubman off! Clubman jumps back into Mamedov's guard.
Mamedov is breathing heavily.
Clubman advances to half guard.
Clubman stops Mamedov from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov is not content to let Clubman control the position.

Clubman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clubman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clubman is looking for a kimura here.

Mamedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Clubman.

Clubman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to stand back up but Clubman is controlling him

Clubman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clubman is looking to advance position but Mamedov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Clubman dominated that round.
That's time! Mamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Clubman throws a one two combo.

It looks like Abraham Mamedov has been cut.
Clubman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Clubman finds it's way through Mamedov's defenses.

Mamedov gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubman gets back to half guard.

Clubman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Clubman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamedov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clubman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Clubman pushes a forearm under Mamedov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mamedov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mini Clubman!