PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Malians (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Snicklefritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malians
vs
Snicklefritz

173 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

The Drug Store

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Malians!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Snicklefritz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malians misses with a takedown attempt - Snicklefritz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malians misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Malians closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snicklefritz to the mat! Snicklefritz manages to get full guard.

Malians is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malians pushes down on Snicklefritz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snicklefritz wants to improve his position but Malians is controlling well.

Malians seems to be working for a kimura but Snicklefritz defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snicklefritz wants to get back to full guard.

Malians is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Snicklefritz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snicklefritz is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snicklefritz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malians has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Malians is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Snicklefritz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malians prevents Snicklefritz from getting the reversal.
Snicklefritz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malians takes Snicklefritz's back.

Snicklefritz fending off the submission attempt from Malians.
Malians is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malians working for a choke but Snicklefritz is defending well.

Malians has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Malians tightening his grip on Snicklefritz, looking for the choke.
Snicklefritz wants to escape the position.

Malians is persistently looking for the submission but Snicklefritz is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snicklefritz tries to roll but Malians sticks to his back.

Malians is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Malians is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Snicklefritz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Malians looking for the choke from the back.

Malians looking for the RNC.

Malians patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Malians has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Snicklefritz is in real trouble here. Malians gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Snicklefritz is tapping out! Malians wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Malians!