PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Sourian (ranked 2873 p4p, 246 weight class) and Gogorosi Tkewelulu (ranked 3679 p4p, 286 weight class). Sourian comes to the cage accompanied by Number One. This should be fireworks!

Sourian
vs
Tkewelulu

169 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamid Sourian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gogorosi Tkewelulu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sourian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tkewelulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Tkewelulu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tkewelulu preventing the sweep.

Tkewelulu 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.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck.
Sourian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sourian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sourian tries to get out of the position.

Tkewelulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sourian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tkewelulu has managed to get both his arms back between Sourian's legs - danger averted.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck.

Tkewelulu 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.
Sourian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian pulls Tkewelulu in to control the position.

Tkewelulu drops back looking for a leg! Sourian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sourian manages to kick Tkewelulu off! Tkewelulu jumps back into Sourian's guard.

Tkewelulu 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tkewelulu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sourian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Tkewelulu postures up.
Tkewelulu wants to pass the guard but Sourian is keeping the position.
Sourian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sourian, not yet.
Sourian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tkewelulu trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.

Tkewelulu 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.
Tkewelulu trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sourian working a defensive guard here.
Tkewelulu won't allow Sourian to sweep him here.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Tkewelulu postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Sourian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tkewelulu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sourian is in Tkewelulu's guard.
Sourian is in close to Tkewelulu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tkewelulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Tkewelulu's legs - danger averted.
Sourian wants to pass the guard but Tkewelulu is keeping the position.
Sourian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tkewelulu's head.

Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tkewelulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Tkewelulu's legs - danger averted.
Sourian postures up in Tkewelulu's guard and throws a big left but Tkewelulu blocks it.
Tkewelulu looking to control.
Sourian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tkewelulu working for a triangle but Sourian defends it easily.

Tkewelulu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sourian defends well.
Sourian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sourian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tkewelulu looking for a triangle here. Sourian is fighting it but it looks tight! Tkewelulu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sourian is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gogorosi Tkewelulu!