PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 32 p4p, 5 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 33 p4p, 6 weight class). Imbula comes to the cage accompanied by ~Apache~. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Imbula
vs
Wrexham

185 cm
30
180 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

178 cm
28
174 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Imbula defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Imbula misses.
Imbula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrexham finds it's way round the side to connect with Imbula's head.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Wrexham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrexham has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Imbula is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wrexham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Imbula throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Imbula throws a head kick that Wrexham semi-blocks.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Imbula throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Wrexham now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wrexham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body. Imbula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Imbula misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Imbula.
Imbula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wrexham slips a jab from Imbula.
Imbula misses the shot to the body.
Wrexham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Imbula tenderised Wrexham 's leg. Wrexham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.

Wrexham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imbula, pushing him back against the cage.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imbula's elbow.
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imbula pushes Wrexham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imbula.
Good body shot from Imbula.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.

Imbula manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wrexham is looking to stand up but Imbula won't let him.

Imbula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrexham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wrexham gets to his feet - Imbula follows without any prompting.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Imbula moves away and avoids it.
Imbula swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imbula.
Imbula throws a lazy body kick
and Wrexham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Imbula moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham connects with a crisp jab.
Imbula throws a push kick but Wrexham slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Imbula connects with a leg kick. Wrexham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wrexham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Imbula misses with a wild body shot.

Wrexham rushes Imbula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.

Imbula drags the fight down to the ground.
Wrexham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imbula's guard.
Imbula tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Imbula working for a triangle but Wrexham defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Cheik Imbula thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.