PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between kenyon simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakur Marcin (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.

simmons
vs
Marcin

220 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 New York, kenyon simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rakur Marcin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marcin pushes simmons up against the cage in a clinch.
simmons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcin is trying to stall.
simmons is working for takedown but Marcin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcin misses with a knee strike.
Marcin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marcin slowing the pace effectively.

Marcin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics simmons uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marcin keeping moving, preventing simmons from controlling successfully.

Marcin pushes a forearm under simmons's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, simmons is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rakur Marcin!