PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Outbackerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Outbackerson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I ate ur baby, he tasted like pampers. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Howard
vs
Outbackerson

175 cm
22
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Outbackerson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Outbackerson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Outbackerson from controlling successfully.
Outbackerson wants to stand but Howard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Howard trying to control the position.

Howard had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Outbackerson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Howard Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Outbackerson's back instead.
Howard has the hooks in. Outbackerson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Howard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Outbackerson can't escape the position.
Outbackerson breaks Howard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Outbackerson wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Outbackerson wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.

Howard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Outbackerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Outbackerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Outbackerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Outbackerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard manages to get to full guard.

Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Outbackerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Outbackerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howard is breathing heavily.

Howard working for a triangle but Outbackerson defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outbackerson trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Outbackerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Outbackerson trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Outbackerson stays in close to Howard's body and controls the position.
Outbackerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.

Howard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Outbackerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Outbackerson wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Outbackerson tries to stand but Howard is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard keeping full guard, as Outbackerson tries to pass.
Howard wants to sweep here but Outbackerson controlling him for the moment.
Outbackerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Howard has his feet on Outbackerson's thighs here. He's pushed Outbackerson 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! Outbackerson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Howard!