PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raikage Sama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti has chosen Donnie Brasco / Forget About It as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sama
vs
Moretti

176 cm
18
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raikage Sama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moretti feints and as Sama raises his hands in defense, Moretti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Moretti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moretti has managed to get both his arms back between Sama's legs - danger averted.

Sama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sama working for a triangle but Moretti defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moretti stopping the sweep attempt from Sama.

Sama has his foot on Moretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Sama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moretti throwing strikes from guard but Sama blocks nicely.
Moretti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sama's head.
Sama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moretti can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sama wants to finish this one by submission but Moretti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sama.

Moretti bucks up and throws Sama to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Moretti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moretti as he jumps to the side.
Moretti leaves Sama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moretti.
Sama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raikage Sama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Moretti or perhaps it was just good defense by Sama which made him look bad.

Sama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moretti napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Sama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moretti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moretti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raikage Sama!