PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazzar Mcshrads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller has chosen Still Here by Drake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Henry Teller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcshrads
vs
Teller

187 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

King of Fists

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazzar Mcshrads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Teller!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcshrads defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller moves in looking to clinch but Mcshrads pushes him off.
Mcshrads changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Mcshrads feints and as Teller raises his hands in defense, Mcshrads changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcshrads is standing up over Teller. Teller looks to escape but Mcshrads dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Teller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcshrads. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mcshrads has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Mcshrads is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teller bucks up and tries to throw Mcshrads off but instead Mcshrads has got his back!

Teller is trying to defend against the choke here but Mcshrads has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mcshrads Tightens the hold and Teller taps out furiously! Mcshrads displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lazzar Mcshrads!
A pretty intense looking Lazzar Mcshrads took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Henry Teller stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's a tough dude. I'm obviously disappointed but I'll definitely come back stronger than ever. Can't wait to get back in the gym Monday morning.'.