PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Adhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Adhi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sanchez
vs
Adhi

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudio Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Adhi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adhi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adhi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanchez defends it well.
Sanchez fails with the takedown

and Adhi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adhi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adhi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adhi landing some decent shots from guard.

Sanchez has his foot on Adhi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adhi works his way back into a safe position though.
Adhi is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Adhi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Sanchez has his feet on Adhi's thighs here. He's pushed Adhi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Adhi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Sanchez!