PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Keawe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Keawe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hasanov
vs
Keawe

170 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aflatun Hasanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elijah Keawe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keawe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hasanov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hasanov is on top in guard.
We've been hearing that Hasanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hasanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hasanov stands up over Keawe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hasanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Keawe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hasanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hasanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keawe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasanov is in close to Keawe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keawe is keeping the position for now.

Hasanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keawe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hasanov is looking to defend but Keawe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hasanov! Keawe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hasanov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elijah Keawe!