PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyquan Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Durden
vs
Valentino

185 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyquan Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Valentino pushes Durden up against the cage in a clinch.

Durden manages to pull guard.

Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valentino tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard.
Durden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentino stopping the sweep attempt from Durden.
Valentino looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durden is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valentino looking for a triangle here. Durden is fighting it but it looks tight! Valentino pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Durden is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scott Valentino!