PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Strasburg (ranked 2441 p4p, 3892 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 316 p4p, 478 weight class). Strasburg's entrance music is The Red - Chevelle. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Strasburg
vs
Targa

194 cm
22
220
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
27
213
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

PWNAGE
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Strasburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Strasburg moves into the clinch.

Strasburg is trying to trip Targa. He has hold of a leg but Targa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strasburg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Targa wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Targa is retaining full guard.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Targa keeps moving.
Targa keeping full guard, as Strasburg tries to pass.
Strasburg is pushing down on Targa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Targa is fighting to maintain full guard but Strasburg has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Strasburg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targa sees it coming and defends easily.
Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Targa is defending the position.
Targa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strasburg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg prevents Targa from improving his position.
Strasburg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Targa!
Targa blocking the ground and pound.
Targa wants to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Strasburg fails to advance to Targa's back.
Strasburg avoids the attempt from Targa to control.

Strasburg working for a guillotine from mount but Targa is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasburg lands a couple of good shots and Targa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Strasburg keeps control of the position as Targa tries to break free.
Targa trying to control the position but Strasburg manages to sink in the hooks.
Targa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Targa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strasburg looking for the RNC.

Strasburg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa is in bad spot here.
Targa is still trying to improve position.

Strasburg has got one arm under Targa's chin. This could be trouble... Targa trying to control the other hand but Strasburg gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Targa has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Strasburg!
A victorious Patrick Strasburg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.