PBP Commentary

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

Poulos
vs
Muse

178 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sotiro Poulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Muse!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poulos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Muse tries to roll over but Poulos keeps him under control.
Muse works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muse trying to control the position.
Muse can't keep his opponent in guard - Poulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Poulos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Muse could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Poulos has cracked it and Muse is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Poulos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sotiro Poulos!