PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vip Winner (ranked 3380 p4p, 195 weight class) and Johnriel Casimero (ranked 3660 p4p, 213 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Winner
vs
Casimero

165 cm
21
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vip Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnriel Casimero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Casimero misses the target.
Winner looks to land a body kick but Casimero moved away.
Casimero works the jab nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Casimero enables Winner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Casimero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Casimero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner slips nicely into half guard.
Casimero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Casimero is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Winner is trying to control. Casimero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Casimero looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner wants to take a breather but Casimero is having none of it.
Winner is really struggling to control Casimero but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Winner is trying to work for a kimura but Casimero is defending well.
Casimero is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winner wants to work for an arm triangle but Casimero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Casimero is trying to stand back up but Winner is controlling him

Winner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Casimero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner not doing much here.
Winner prevents Casimero from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Casimero tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Winner manages to move to mount!
Winner controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winner quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Winner but it's paid off an Casimero is forced to tap! Nice work by Winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vip Winner!