PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Banor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Northrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northrup is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Felony Fights. Northrup has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Charles Northrup is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Banor
vs
Northrup

195 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sid Banor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Northrup!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Northrup, pushing him back against the cage.
Northrup looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Banor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Banor.

Banor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banor is tying to control. Northrup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Northrup won't allow Banor to pass to mount.
Banor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Banor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banor trying to pass the guard but Northrup defending well.
Northrup is staying active underneath Banor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Banor seems to be looking for submissions.
Banor blocks the strikes from Northrup.

Banor seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Northrup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northrup!
Banor wants to take his opponent's back but Northrup doesn't allow it.

Banor working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Northrup turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Banor off and cradles Northrup's limp body as Banor celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sid Banor!