PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salath Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salath Sar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sar
vs
Groove

185 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
28
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Groove!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar misses with an uppercut. Groove saw that one coming.
Sar throws a jab but it's blocked by Groove.
Sar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Groove. Groove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Robert Groove has been cut.
Groove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sar.
Groove throws a lazy right hand but Sar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Groove takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sar dodges the punch combination from Groove.
Groove misses with a body shot.
Groove throws a series of punches but Sar avoids them all with ease.
Groove throws a series of strikes that have Sar backpedaling.

It looks like Salath Sar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Groove shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Sar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Sar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sar is tightening it up a little... Groove has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Groove reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Groove taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Salath Sar!