PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Gabriel Antuofermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden's entrance music is Where is my mind. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Durden
vs
Gabriel Antuofermo

182 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Gabriel Antuofermo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antuofermo stuffs the takedown.
Antuofermo throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Antuofermo drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Durden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antuofermo sprawls well initially but Durden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Durden is looking to take a break and control but Antuofermo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durden wants to pass to mount but Antuofermo is defending the position.
Durden is working hard here to advance position.
Durden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antuofermo defending well though.
Antuofermo is not content to let Durden control the position.
Durden controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antuofermo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Durden throws a body punch but Antuofermo moves out of range.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antuofermo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antuofermo tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Durden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a big right hand that misses.
Antuofermo keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durden postures up in Antuofermo's guard and throws a big left but Antuofermo blocks it.

Durden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Durden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Durden pushing down on Antuofermo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to pass to mount but Antuofermo is defending the position.
Durden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Durden wants to control the pace but Antuofermo is squirming around nicely.
Antuofermo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durden landing strikes from the mount and Antuofermo is in trouble!

Antuofermo is rocked!
A big strike lands for Durden! That's really hurt Antuofermo and he's turned his back - Durden keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Durden Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!