PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Savage (ranked 5638 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Magnolia (ranked 5924 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Magnolia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Savage
vs
Magnolia

183 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Magnolia!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage thows a huge punch but Magnolia dodges it nicely.
Magnolia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnolia on the ground.
Magnolia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
Savage breaks Magnolia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Magnolia pulls Savage in to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Magnolia!