PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Everett
vs
Hasanov

170 cm
20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Everett but Everett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Everett.
Hasanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Everett is just out of range.

Hasanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hasanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasanov won't allow Everett to sweep him here.
Hasanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Everett's head.
Hasanov is working Everett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hasanov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Hasanov is pushing down on Everett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Everett is fighting to maintain full guard but Hasanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Everett wants to control but Hasanov is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasanov working over Everett with some ground and pound. Everett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hasanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Everett!
Hasanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Everett's face.
Hasanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Everett's face.
Hasanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Everett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hasanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Everett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasanov on the ground.
Hasanov lands a couple of good shots and Everett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasanov gets his hands free as Everett looks to control.
Hasanov is landing with strikes from the back.
Hasanov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hasanov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Everett is looking for a way out.
Everett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Everett just trying to survive but Hasanov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hasanov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Everett is covering up but some of the strikes from Hasanov are getting through and doing damage.

Hasanov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Everett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Everett holding both Hasanov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hasanov.

Hasanov looking for the choke from the back.
Everett is trying to remain composed but Hasanov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hasanov is punishing Everett with some ground and pound.
Hasanov scores with punches and elbows.

Hasanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Everett has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Everett grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Will Hasanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Hasanov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hasanov lands strikes to the head.
Hasanov lands strikes to the head.
Hasanov is looking to control Everett but Everett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hasanov has good solid back control here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hasanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov tries to get the hooks in deep but Everett pushed the leg off.

Everett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hasanov's arms.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hasanov.
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!
Hasanov scores with punches from the back.

Everett is rocked!

Everett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Oh Everett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hasanov is landing with strikes. Everett can't take much more of this.
Hasanov scoring with big shots to the body. Everett is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Everett was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aflatun Hasanov!