PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pure bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pure bjj has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bingham
vs
bjj

170 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Amber Swan CBK

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Bingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, pure bjj!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from bjj misses.
bjj misses with the combination.
Bingham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. bjj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
bjj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
bjj tries to land a front kick but Bingham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Bingham drives through and clinches with bjj against the cage.
bjj wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bingham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
bjj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bingham is keeping busy.
Bingham tries to score a body lock takedown but bjj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bingham tries to score a body lock takedown but bjj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bingham fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Bingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bjj struggles to land a body shot inside as Bingham controls his hands.

bjj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

bjj darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

bjj is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham is trying to stand back up but bjj is controlling him
bjj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bingham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bingham wants to get back to his feet.
bjj trying to control from Bingham's half guard. Bingham has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
bjj tries to free his leg and advance position but Bingham is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bingham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
bjj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bingham swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
bjj shoots in for a takedown but Bingham shows good takedown defense.
bjj throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bingham.
Bingham tries to clinch but bjj moves out of range.
Bingham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract bjj.
bjj fails with a takedown attempt.
bjj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bingham as he avoids it easily.
bjj with a hook.
bjj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bingham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
bjj lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bingham avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by bjj.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bjj throws a body punch but Bingham moves out of range.
Bingham circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bingham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). pure bjj!