PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Churilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lal Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Churilov is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Churilov
vs
Dama

191 cm
23
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Churilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lal Dama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dama dives in and scores a takedown into Churilov's guard.
Churilov is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dama lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dama controls from within his opponent's guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lal Dama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Dama clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dama slowing the pace effectively.
Dama tries to break free but Churilov pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Churilov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Churilov to the mat. Churilov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Dama drops back looking for a leg! Churilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Churilov manages to kick Dama off! Dama jumps back into Churilov's guard.

Dama drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dama as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Churilov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dama! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lal Dama!