PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 2925 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zapi Zap (ranked 24750 p4p, 785 weight class). Zapi Zap is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rigano
vs
Zap

188 cm
32
184 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

172 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zapi Zap!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zap feints and as Rigano raises his hands in defense, Zap changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zap wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano looking to control.
Zap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rigano controlling Zap's posture.
Zap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rigano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zap throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zap is posturing up here but Rigano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zap tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zap has to tap! Slick submission there by Rigano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.