PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Kaufman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Bartholomew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kaufman
vs
Bartholomew

190 cm
24
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Kaufman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bartholomew!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaufman rushes Bartholomew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kaufman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kaufman shoots in and gets a takedown into Bartholomew's guard.
Bartholomew being controlled here, momentarily.

Kaufman gets to his feet. Bartholomew looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kaufman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bartholomew napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bartholomew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bartholomew is looking for a sweep.
Bartholomew struggling a bit here.
Bartholomew seems a little lost for a moment, as Kaufman dominates the positioning.
Kaufman advances to full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaufman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bartholomew?

Bartholomew is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kaufman locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bartholomew is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Kaufman!