PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elia Makroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardian Eran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Makroff
vs
Eran

178 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elia Makroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardian Eran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makroff moves forwards but Eran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makroff dives in and grabs Eran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eran pushes down on Makroff's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Eran coming out on top.
Makroff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eran works the jab nicely.
Makroff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makroff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makroff momentarily.
Makroff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Makroff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eran pushes Makroff off looking to stand but Makroff dives back in and keeps control.
Makroff not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Makroff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eran wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makroff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makroff.

Makroff is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Eran is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elia Makroff!