PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zane Raven (ranked 2235 p4p, 2887 weight class) and Arelvam Sadrano (ranked 153 p4p, 196 weight class). Raven comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Arelvam Sadrano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Raven
vs
Sadrano

172 cm
22
145
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
145
2 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadrano scores with a kick to the body.
Sadrano tries a head kick but it misses.

Raven looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sadrano!
A lull in the action here as Raven stalls from top position.
Raven trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano prevents Raven from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sadrano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sadrano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Raven is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadrano is defending well.

Raven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Raven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sadrano trying his best to control but Raven has mounted him.
Sadrano tries to lock up and control but Raven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Raven's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sadrano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Raven trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.

Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep.
Raven trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sadrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Raven swings around for an armbar but Sadrano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that round.
That's time! Raven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sadrano tries to sprawl but Raven drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Raven is trying to work for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well.

Raven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadrano is just riding it out for now. Raven eventually gives up the hold.
Sadrano wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadrano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raven works his way into side control.

Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raven taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Raven tries for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano tries to bench press Raven off him but Raven keeps the position.

Raven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Raven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadrano, who protects the arm well.
Sadrano regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raven is working for a submission of some sort.
Raven is thwarting Sadrano's attempts to control the position.
Sadrano is looking to improve his position.
Raven wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Raven closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadrano did well to prevent Raven getting side control.
Raven is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.

Sadrano actively working from the bottom here.

Raven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raven.
Raven stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Raven dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Raven closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sadrano's guard.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadrano can do to turn this around?
Raven wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raven is posturing up here but Sadrano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raven tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raven has to tap! Slick submission there by Sadrano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arelvam Sadrano!
A relieved looking Arelvam Sadrano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Zane Raven stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death is in the air…'.