PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Duran
vs
Cada

174 cm
25
151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benji Cada!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran missing with a left hand there. Cada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Cada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duran's guard.
Duran wants to get back to his feet but Cada passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cada trying to control the action but Duran is working from the bottom.
Cada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duran is trying to stand up here but Cada is controlling him well.
Duran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cada on the ground.
Cada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duran keeps working.
Duran is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cada is keen to just control but Duran is a slippery customer.
Duran looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duran is in trouble now - Cada has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cada raining down shots from the mount!
Cada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duran's face.
Cada content just to control the position here.
My spies in Red House inform me that Cada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Duran takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Duran tries to reverse the position but Cada maintains control.
Cada pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Duran really wants to buck Cada off and get back to his feet.

Duran tries to buck Cada off so he can stand up but Cada has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Duran falls backwards, slamming Cada to the mat but Cada holds on tight! Duran is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benji Cada!