PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Andriamboavonjy
vs
Guapo

175 cm
26
169 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

178 cm
28
165 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy throws an overhand right that lands on Guapo's shoulder, as Guapo tries to avoid the shot.
Guapo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andriamboavonjy.
Good exchange - Andriamboavonjy coming out on top.
Andriamboavonjy fails with a takedown attempt.
Andriamboavonjy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guapo swivels and escapes.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guapo, right into the meat.
Andriamboavonjy looks for a takedown but Guapo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Andriamboavonjy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guapo was covering up waiting for the punch and Andriamboavonjy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo pulls Andriamboavonjy in close to prevent any damage.
Guapo wants to stand up but Andriamboavonjy is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andriamboavonjy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to work some ground and pound but Guapo has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andriamboavonjy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andriamboavonjy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andriamboavonjy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andriamboavonjy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes from guard but Guapo blocks nicely.
Andriamboavonjy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy postures up in Guapo's guard and throws a big left but Guapo blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guapo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andriamboavonjy passes Guapo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andriamboavonjy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Andriamboavonjy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Guapo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!