PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ghhjjju Fghu (ranked 3917 p4p, 395 weight class) and Cherichev Legenda (ranked 5180 p4p, 471 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Fghu
vs
Legenda

180 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ghhjjju Fghu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cherichev Legenda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legenda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fghu throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Fghu's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fghu throws a head kick that misses.
Legenda is looking to clinch but Fghu is avoiding it.
Fghu tried to counter with a leg kick but Legenda avoided it.
Fghu throws a head kick that misses.
Legenda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Legenda closes the distance and clinches.
Legenda is trying to pull guard but Fghu has him pressed against the cage.
Fghu working hard to break the clinch.
Legenda avoiding damage.
Fghu is looking to break free of the clinch but Legenda has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legenda missing with knees to the body.

Fghu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghhjjju Fghu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legenda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fghu's half guard.
Fghu is in trouble now - Legenda has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Legenda working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Fghu turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Legenda off and cradles Fghu's limp body as Legenda celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cherichev Legenda!