PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tt Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Drake
vs
Rex

172 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tt Rex!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Rex moves into the clinch successfully.
Drake takes a knee right on the jaw!

Rex has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rex lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rex. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rex doesn't have the hooks in and Drake manages to turn into his guard.

Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rex is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake, into his guard.

Rex throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Drake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Drake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rex trying to control the position.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rex trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rex is on top in guard.

Rex working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drake's head.
Rex stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Drake is trying to control the position but Rex postures up.
Drake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rex is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rex throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rex throws a big elbow that misses.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rex throwing strikes but missing.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rex is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Drake is working for a kimura but Rex is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Rex defends the submission attempt.
Drake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rex!
Rex throwing hammer fists to the chest of Drake. What's that going to do exactly?
Rex throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rex throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Drake wants to finish this one by submission but Rex is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drake.
Rex is trying to escape the mount.
Rex keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex throwing hammer fists to the chest of Drake. What's that going to do exactly?

Drake looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Drake avoids the attempt from Rex to control.

Drake looking for a guillotine from mount but Rex is having none of it.

Drake has isolated one of Rex's arms. Rex looking to fight him off but Drake twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Drake!