PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeke Khan (ranked 7039 p4p, 599 weight class) and Dro Qanar (ranked 4185 p4p, 471 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by America The Beautiful. Yeke Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Khan
vs
Qanar

190 cm
19
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeke Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dro Qanar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qanar slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Qanar misses with a wild body shot.
Qanar blocks the body kick.

Qanar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Qanar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Qanar can't keep his opponent in guard - Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Qanar actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Qanar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Qanar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan prevents Qanar from improving his position.

Qanar looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Qanar actively working from the bottom here.
Khan is trying to control. Qanar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Qanar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khan's back!

Qanar working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Qanar is hanging on to Khan's back as he tries to escape.

Qanar is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Khan with him. Khan is trying to defend but Qanar has an arm under the chin now! Khan grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dro Qanar!
An out of breath Dro Qanar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yeke Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to apologize to my fans. That wasn't the performance I wanted to have. I think I need some time off to sharpen my skills, but I'll be back with a fire in my heart! And I'll be coming for that belt!'.