PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolis Kotzagiannis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotzagiannis has chosen Zorbas as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Prince
vs
Kotzagiannis

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manolis Kotzagiannis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotzagiannis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prince tries to avoid it but Kotzagiannis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prince to the ground. Prince escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kotzagiannis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prince tries to avoid it but Kotzagiannis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prince to the ground. Prince escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kotzagiannis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kotzagiannis tries to control but Prince wriggling away.
Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotzagiannis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Prince tries to hold on but Kotzagiannis postures up.

Kotzagiannis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kotzagiannis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prince can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kotzagiannis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Prince is surviving well by controlling Kotzagiannis's body position as best he can.
Kotzagiannis looking to ground and pound but Prince is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kotzagiannis landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kotzagiannis has control of Prince's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Prince regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Prince blocking the ground and pound.
Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kotzagiannis on the ground.

Kotzagiannis looking to isolate an arm here. Prince doesn't see it coming and as Kotzagiannis extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kotzagiannis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manolis Kotzagiannis!
During a confident post fight interview, Manolis Kotzagiannis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.