PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omari Akhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunsuke Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akhmedov
vs
Okami

183 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yunsuke Okami!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami tries to clinch but Akhmedov moves out of range.
Okami shoots in for a takedown but Akhmedov shows good takedown defense.

Okami rushes Akhmedov and presses him up against the cage.
Okami tries to pull guard but Akhmedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Okami drops back down to his feet.

Okami is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Akhmedov can't fight it off and eventually Okami manages to take the fight to the floor. Akhmedov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akhmedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Okami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okami throws a big right hand that misses.

Okami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Akhmedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akhmedov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Omari Akhmedov!