PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roan Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Carneiro
vs
Abdulkerimov

193 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roan Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulkerimov looks to throw the jab but Carneiro is out of range.

Carneiro gets caught napping as Abdulkerimov dives in and scores a takedown. Carneiro manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carneiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdulkerimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Abdulkerimov pushes his legs off easily.
Carneiro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abdulkerimov looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdulkerimov wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Abdulkerimov throws a big right hand that misses.
Abdulkerimov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Abdulkerimov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abdulkerimov!
Abdulkerimov tries to lock up and control but Carneiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdulkerimov is looking to improve his position but Carneiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdulkerimov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carneiro lands a couple of good shots and Abdulkerimov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Carneiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Abdulkerimov pushed the leg off.
Abdulkerimov is trying to get back to his feet but Carneiro has full control of the position and if anything, Abdulkerimov has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Carneiro has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Abdulkerimov is in real trouble here. Carneiro gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Abdulkerimov is tapping out! Carneiro wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roan Carneiro!