PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Etherington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Etherington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shango
vs
Etherington

177 cm
27
166 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
159 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Etherington!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shango gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Etherington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shango regains guard immediately.

Shango looking for a guillotine here but Etherington defends easily.
Etherington wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
Shango has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shango is trying to keep Etherington in close.
Etherington trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shango has his foot on Etherington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Etherington works his way back into a safe position though.
Etherington has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fitness elite 24/7. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shango is adopting a defensive guard.

Etherington is posturing up here but Shango has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Etherington tries to roll out but it's too tight and Etherington has to tap! Slick submission there by Shango!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Shango!
An out of breath Papa Shango thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.