PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braithweight has chosen 300 violin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Melendez
vs
Braithweight

188 cm
25
179 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

177 cm
31
170 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pebble Braithweight!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Melendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Braithweight's guard.
Melendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Braithweight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melendez stopping the sweep attempt from Braithweight.
Braithweight can't keep his opponent in guard - Melendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Melendez is looking for a kimura here.

Melendez is looking for submissions but instead, Braithweight has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braithweight keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braithweight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez advances position into side control!
Melendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Braithweight!

Melendez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Braithweight is surviving well by controlling Melendez's body position as best he can.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melendez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Braithweight has worked his arm free - good work by Braithweight!

Melendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braithweight has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to take a break and control but Braithweight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Melendez tries for a kimura but Braithweight is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Melendez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Braithweight is trying to escape and Melendez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Braithweight is forced to tap! Nice work there by Melendez! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Melendez!