PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Correa (ranked 3105 p4p, 323 weight class) and Gundro Vilheimshaugen (ranked 1633 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Correa
vs
Vilheimshaugen

178 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Correa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gundro Vilheimshaugen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilheimshaugen shoots in looking for a takedown but Correa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vilheimshaugen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in looking for a takedown but Correa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vilheimshaugen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Correa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vilheimshaugen sprawls and moves away.

Vilheimshaugen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Correa on his heels. He'll look to pass Correa's guard now, I'm sure.

Correa pushes a forearm under Vilheimshaugen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vilheimshaugen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Correa!
Marcos Correa is the new lightweight champion!
Marcos Correa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.