PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kiwalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matt terra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kiwalski
vs
terra

179 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kiwalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, matt terra!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

terra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

terra working for a triangle but Kiwalski defends it easily.
terra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiwalski wants to control from the top but terra keeps moving.
Kiwalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as terra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiwalski wants to control from the top but terra keeps moving.

terra has his foot on Kiwalski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiwalski works his way back into a safe position though.

terra working for a triangle but Kiwalski defends it easily.
terra working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiwalski trying to control the position from guard on top but terra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiwalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiwalski preventing the sweep.

terra working for submissions but it's allowed Kiwalski to get to half guard.
Kiwalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
terra looks gassed!
Kiwalski passes the guard and advances to mount!
terra tries to hold on but Kiwalski postures up.

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.
terra regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Kiwalski seems content to control.

Kiwalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so terra is just riding it out for now. Kiwalski eventually gives up the hold.
Kiwalski is trying to control the action in half guard but terra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
terra gets back to full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - terra has eaten all the pies!
terra tries to land a sweep but no joy.

terra is looking for a triangle but Kiwalski pushes his legs off easily.
terra wants to sweep here but Kiwalski controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
terra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
terra is trying to hold Kiwalski in close to prevent damage but Kiwalski has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. terra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

terra is looking for a triangle but Kiwalski pushes his legs off easily.
terra trying to keep a closed guard but Kiwalski is proving a slippery customer.

terra looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kiwalski has picked terra up and slammed him! terra can't keep hold of the triangle and Kiwalski manages to pass to side control!

Kiwalski tries for a kimura but terra is defending well.
terra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiwalski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
terra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
terra is trying to control but can't.
terra wants to get back to full guard.
Kiwalski is tying to control. terra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
terra tries to roll over but Kiwalski keeps him under control.
terra trying to hold on to Kiwalski's head to control him but Kiwalski postures up.

terra looking for subs from the bottom but Kiwalski mounts him!

Kiwalski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Kiwalski!