PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kator Bugaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Parker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bugaev
vs
Parker

170 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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 Las Vegas, Kator Bugaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bugaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Bugaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker fails to land the takedown.

Bugaev scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.

Bugaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bugaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bugaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bugaev advances position into side control!
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Bugaev tries for a kimura but Parker is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Parker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Parker manages to get back to half guard.
Parker is not content to let Bugaev control the position.

Parker looking for submissions off his back.
Parker looks gassed!
Bugaev is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Bugaev tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is staying active underneath Bugaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parker tries to roll over but Bugaev keeps him under control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Bugaev misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parker misses with a takedown
and Bugaev counters with a two punch combo.
Kator Bugaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Bugaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bugaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bugaev.

Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bugaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker is looking for a triangle but Bugaev pushes his legs off easily.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bugaev won't allow Parker to sweep him here.

Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bugaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.

Parker has his feet on Bugaev's thighs here. He's pushed Bugaev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bugaev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Parker!