PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III comes into the arena with Come To Daddy blaring out of the sound system. Russian Experiment III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Experiment III
vs
Stump

174 cm
22
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Experiment III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stump is trying to get back to full guard.

Experiment III is trying to work for a kimura but Stump is defending well.
Experiment III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stump keeps working.
Experiment III wants to pass the guard but Stump is defending well.
Experiment III prevents Stump from improving his position.

Experiment III is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stump has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Experiment III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Experiment III seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stump has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stump.
Experiment III looks to land a right hand but Stump moved out of range.

Stump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Experiment III looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Experiment III tries to bench press Stump off him but Stump keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stump working away.
Experiment III gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Experiment III bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stump's guard.
Experiment III trying to control but Stump is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Experiment III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stump looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stump looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stump!
Experiment III is breathing heavily.

Stump is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Experiment III has escaped the position, nice work there.
Experiment III sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stump prevents Experiment III from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stump's back!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Stump as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Experiment III!

Stump won't enjoy being in this position. Experiment III looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Stump is tapping - it's over boys! Experiment III picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Russian Experiment III!