PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emeritus Forge (ranked 13254 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Matador (ranked 6073 p4p, 0 weight class). Forge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cirice. Emeritus Forge has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Forge
vs
Matador

170 cm
28
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

159 cm
19
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeritus Forge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Matador!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Forge dives in and scores a takedown into Matador's guard.
Matador is adopting a defensive guard.
Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matador wants to sweep here but Forge controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador is still trying to improve position.
Matador has control of Forge's left arm, preventing Forge from doing any damage.
Forge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matador lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Forge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forge tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador postures up.

Forge looking for subs off his back but Matador has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matador throwing shots but Forge is blocking nicely.
Matador is nestled in close to Forge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matador throwing shots but Forge is blocking nicely.
Matador moves into full mount! Forge won't be happy about that!
Forge is looking to improve his position but Matador isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Forge hang on?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forge controls the position.
Matador takes Forge's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Forge is in trouble.
Matador controlling well, preventing Forge from escaping the position.
Matador is looking to control Forge but Forge is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Matador 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 Forge with him. Forge is trying to defend but Matador has an arm under the chin now! Forge grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). El Matador!