PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Frulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frulani's entrance music is In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. A fine choice. Felipe Frulani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Frulani
vs
Lucas

172 cm
24
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Frulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas shoots and misses

and Frulani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucas won't be happy with that.
Frulani is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frulani prevents Lucas from escaping the position.
Frulani is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frulani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lucas is avoiding damage well.

Frulani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Frulani tries for a kimura but Lucas is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas is trying to get back to his feet.
Frulani tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lucas is trying to buck Frulani off.
Frulani wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frulani is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucas is defending well.
Frulani trying to control the position but Lucas is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas pushes Frulani away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Frulani gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frulani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Frulani wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucas, who protects the arm well.

Frulani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frulani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frulani stands up and beckons Lucas to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Frulani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lucas looks winded!
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Frulani from controlling successfully.

Frulani gets to his feet. Lucas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ryan Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Frulani counters with a shoot takedown. Lucas fights it but they end up in guard.
Felipe Frulani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lucas.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Frulani from controlling successfully.
Lucas wants to get back to his feet but Frulani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frulani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Felipe Frulani just wasn't active enough.
Frulani is looking to clinch but Lucas is avoiding it.

Frulani has closed the distance and engaged Lucas in a clinch.
Frulani tries to circle away but Lucas has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lucas is working for takedown but Frulani is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frulani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Frulani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucas has Frulani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frulani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Frulani pulls guard.
Lucas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frulani manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lucas tries to buck Frulani off but he can't manage it.

Frulani throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Lucas has his hands clasped together but Frulani breaks the hold and Lucas is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Frulani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Frulani!
Felipe Frulani thanked the fans post fight for their support.