PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cabana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Paqiauo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Paqiauo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cabana
vs
Paqiauo

177 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

163 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Cabana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Paqiauo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cabana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cabana lands in his opponent's guard.
Paqiauo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cabana prevents Paqiauo from getting back to his feet.
Cabana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paqiauo is keeping the position for now.
Cabana is working hard here to advance position.
Paqiauo wants to stand and escape but Cabana is having none of it.
Cabana advances to half guard.
Paqiauo wants to get back to his feet.
Paqiauo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Cabana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paqiauo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cabana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paqiauo wants to get back to his feet.
Cabana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paqiauo!
Paqiauo wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cabana is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Paqiauo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Cabana!