PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Pasqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Baltar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baltar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Even Flow. Manuel Pasqual is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Pasqual
vs
Baltar

184 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Pasqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaius Baltar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Pasqual.

Baltar moves into range and clinches up with Pasqual.

Baltar gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Baltar is working for a submission of some sort.

Baltar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pasqual is just riding it out for now. Baltar eventually gives up the hold.
Baltar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baltar tries to stand and escape but Pasqual is controlling the position.

Pasqual looking for submissions off his back.

Baltar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltar wants to pass the guard but Pasqual is defending well.
Baltar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pasqual!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasqual wants to control but Baltar is having none of it.
Baltar fails to advance to Pasqual's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Baltar goes for an armbar but Pasqual turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pasqual.

Baltar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pasqual doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pasqual manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Baltar working for a triangle but Pasqual defends it easily.
Baltar looks gassed!
Baltar wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baltar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baltar keeping moving, preventing Pasqual from controlling successfully.
Pasqual is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Baltar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pasqual passes into half guard.
Baltar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pasqual controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pasqual is looking to take a break and control but Baltar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Baltar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pasqual. Oh but Baltar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pasqual goes limp - he's gone! Baltar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaius Baltar!