PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Goa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Cruz (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.

Goa
vs
Cruz

165 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Goa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Goa.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Goa throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Goa sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goa.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marvin Goa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Cruz.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Goa is controlling well.
It looks like Goa is going to stand back up.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goa wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Goa is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goa has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Cruz works to full guard.
Goa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Cruz!