PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Anthony Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan Foley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Anthony Concepcion
vs
Foley

177 cm
19
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Anthony Concepcion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conan Foley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concepcion shoots in and drives through. Foley sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Foley. No joy for Concepcion on that attempt.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Anthony Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foley looks to land a combination but Concepcion avoids it well.
Concepcion has his takedown stuffed

and Foley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Concepcion's guard.
Foley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foley trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Foley throws a big right hand that misses.

Concepcion looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Foley is defending well. Concepcion quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Foley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Concepcion celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Anthony Concepcion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Anthony Concepcion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Conan Foley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ahhh what the feck do you want me to tell ya? Not sure if I was beat by the 2 bottles of Jemmie I drunk last night or if this guy is really that good. He took my shots and stayed awake, so he's a tough sonofabitch and I'll tip my hat, but watch yer arse son I'll be back and I don`t forget a face.'.