PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hype Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Popov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Popov
vs
Williams

172 cm
21
144 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

166 cm
20
143 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitali Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hype Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Popov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Popov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popov advances to half guard.
Popov is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Popov seems to be looking for submissions.

Popov is looking for a kimura here.
Popov trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Popov is working for a submission of some sort.

Popov wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Popov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Williams is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitali Popov!
An out of breath Vitali Popov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.