PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Numan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numan comes to the ring accompanied by ITS TIME FOR WAR. Rodrick Fitzgerald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Numan
vs
Fitzgerald

180 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

KAISER

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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radoslaw Numan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fitzgerald gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Fitzgerald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Numan defends it well.

Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Numan defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Fitzgerald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Numan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzgerald.
Numan is looking for a sweep. Fitzgerald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald moves into full mount! Numan won't be happy about that!

Fitzgerald working for a submission but Numan is keeping him at bay.
Numan wants to control but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Numan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fitzgerald wants to finish this one by submission but Numan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald goes for an armbar but Numan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Numan.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald has his foot on Numan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Numan works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Numan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitzgerald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Numan has managed to get both his arms back between Fitzgerald's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numan wants to get up but he can't break Fitzgerald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fitzgerald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Numan defends it easily.

Numan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fitzgerald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Numan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.

Numan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitzgerald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Numan has managed to get both his arms back between Fitzgerald's legs - danger averted.
Numan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Numan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Fitzgerald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitzgerald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Numan preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Numan from controlling successfully.

Fitzgerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Numan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Numan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Numan stays in close to Fitzgerald's body and controls the position.

Fitzgerald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Numan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fitzgerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Numan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Numan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitzgerald has his feet on Numan's thighs here. He's pushed Numan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Numan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrick Fitzgerald!