PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Beleze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durpdick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beleze comes to the cage accompanied by The Chosen Ones. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Beleze
vs
Durpdick

150 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Beleze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Durpdick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Durpdick. Beleze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durpdick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durpdick throws a body punch but Beleze moves out of range.
Durpdick lands a high kick!
Durpdick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Durpdick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Beleze really is a fat lump.
Durpdick pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Beleze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durpdick is striking from the bottom but Beleze uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Beleze moves nicely into side control.
A control attempt from Durpdick but he's now mounted!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durpdick has given up his back here.

Beleze has managed to slip his arm under Durpdick's chin. This could be all over... yep, Durpdick is tapping out! Submission win for Beleze.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Beleze!
Michael Beleze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.