PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Limbo Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saleem Al Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Khan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three Days Grace - Scared kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trump
vs
Al Khan

180 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Limbo Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saleem Al Khan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trump tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Al Khan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Al Khan is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Khan to get the leverage.

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

Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.

Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Khan on the ground.

Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan throwing shots but Trump is blocking nicely.
Trump pushes Al Khan off looking to stand but Al Khan dives back in and keeps control.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Al Khan sits in half guard.
Trump is trying to stand up here but Al Khan is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Khan trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.

Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work.

Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Khan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trump!

Al Khan quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Al Khan but it's paid off an Trump is forced to tap! Nice work by Al Khan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saleem Al Khan!
Saleem Al Khan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
In defeat, Limbo Trump stepped up to the mic, saying 'Staying Hungry'.