PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 3976 p4p, 1413 weight class) and Troy Hooper (ranked 498 p4p, 206 weight class). Northrop's entrance music is Alive And Kicking. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Northrop
vs
Hooper

180 cm
39
175
24 - 25 - 0

180 cm
42
175
34 - 19 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Groove Gear
Core Combat

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 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Northrop moves into the clinch.

Hooper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper distracts Northrop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.

Northrop is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hooper rolls with it to try and escape but Northrop cranks on the arm and Hooper is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.