PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweet Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Palhares
vs
Killer

172 cm
18
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sweet Killer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killer rushes Palhares and presses him up against the cage.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Palhares has double underhooks.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer landing knees to the body.

Killer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Killer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Killer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Palhares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killer!
Palhares tries to buck Killer off but Killer is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer tries to stand but Palhares is controlling his head.
Palhares regains half guard.

Palhares is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Killer is tapping! Great win for Palhares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rousimar Palhares!