PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanta Usman (ranked 4076 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Fabio Restrepo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Usman
vs
Restrepo

178 cm
20
165
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
166
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kanta Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Restrepo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Restrepo gets the takedown into side control.
Usman is trying to escape the position but Restrepo is controlling the position.
Restrepo is looking to take a break and control but Usman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Restrepo stalls from top position.
Usman stops Restrepo from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Usman stops Restrepo from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Restrepo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Usman wants to control but Restrepo postures up.
Usman is looking for a sweep.
Restrepo advances to full mount.

Restrepo goes for an armbar but Usman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Usman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Restrepo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Usman manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Restrepo wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.
Restrepo trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom.
Restrepo wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.
Usman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usman is trying to hold Restrepo in close to prevent damage but Restrepo has managed to pass into half guard.
Restrepo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Usman!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Restrepo looking to control but Usman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Restrepo has isolated one of Usman's arms. Usman looking to fight him off but Restrepo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Restrepo!