PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tahgi Assad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahgi Assad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Assad
vs
Warren

181 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tahgi Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Warren!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad ducks under a wild hook from Warren.
Assad has a takedown stuffed.
Assad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assad somewhat.
And Warren tries to counter it with a takedown but Assad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Warren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Assad takes the fight into the clinch.
Assad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warren walks away with a smile on his face. Assad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahgi Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warren.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad slips a jab from Warren.
Assad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Assad swings for the body but Warren moves out of range.
Warren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Warren misses with a looping left.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
Warren staying out of range there.
Assad throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Warren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Assad shoots in.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Assad throws a right hand that Warren ducks under and follows up with a left that Warren also avoids with ease.
Warren with the counter takedown but Assad avoids it easily.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assad moves to clinch but Warren breaks away

and Warren counters with a shoot takedown. Assad fights it but they end up in guard.
Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Assad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warren is aware though and is defending well.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Assad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warren is aware though and is defending well.
Assad controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warren is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Assad has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Warren is looking to defend but Assad has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Warren! Assad pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Warren taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tahgi Assad!