PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturas Rudokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James McGuiness has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGuiness
vs
Rudokas

177 cm
21
181 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

179 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, James McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturas Rudokas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by McGuiness.
McGuiness throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rudokas on the side of the head.
Rudokas shoots in and drives through. McGuiness sprawls well.

Rudokas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuiness is trying to defend but Rudokas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rudokas wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuiness is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rudokas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rudokas looking to isolate an arm here. McGuiness doesn't see it coming and as Rudokas extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rudokas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturas Rudokas!