PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Skins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osana Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Skins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skins
vs
Bin Laden

190 cm
23
164 lbs
8 - 19 - 0

190 cm
24
159 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Skins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Osana Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden tries to clinch but Skins moves away

and Skins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Skins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin Laden with a poor takedown

and Skins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bin Laden is trying to break the clinch but Skins has him pressed against the cage.
Bin Laden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skins smiles and moves away.
Bin Laden tries for a takedown but Skins circles away easily

and Skins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tony Skins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osana Bin Laden.
Skins prevents the takedown attempt.
Bin Laden tries to circle away but Skins has him pinned against the cage.

Skins wants the takedown. Bin Laden is fighting it off but Skins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bin Laden's guard against the cage.
Skins passes into half guard.
Skins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bin Laden is trying to stand up here but Skins is controlling him well.

Skins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Laden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skins is pressing down on Bin Laden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bin Laden is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden trying to control here.
Skins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bin Laden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bin Laden is looking to escape.
Bin Laden looks gassed!

Skins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bin Laden misses with a takedown attempt

and Skins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skins lands a nice shot to the body.

Skins pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skins manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Skins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bin Laden to the ground. Skins is now in Bin Laden's guard.
Skins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Skins stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Skins moves into the clinch.

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

Bin Laden gets caught napping as Skins dives in and scores a takedown. Bin Laden manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skins cracks Bin Laden with a solid left hand.
Skins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Skins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bin Laden sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skins stands up and beckons Bin Laden to join him on the feet.
Skins throws a head kick but Bin Laden moves out of range.

Skins feints and as Bin Laden raises his hands in defense, Skins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Skins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Skins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bin Laden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Skins! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Skins!