PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Motrichuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BIG GARLIN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BIG GARLIN is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Motrichuk
vs
GARLIN

196 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikita Motrichuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BIG GARLIN!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motrichuk lunges at GARLIN with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by GARLIN's hand.

GARLIN instigates a clinch.
GARLIN prevents a takedown attempt there.
Motrichuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. GARLIN avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Motrichuk is looking to break free of the clinch but GARLIN has double underhooks.
Motrichuk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. GARLIN is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Motrichuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

GARLIN has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Motrichuk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Motrichuk covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Motrichuk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

GARLIN looking for the choke but no joy.
Motrichuk tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motrichuk staying busy and making it hard for GARLIN to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

GARLIN has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Motrichuk is in real trouble here. GARLIN gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Motrichuk is tapping out! GARLIN wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BIG GARLIN!