PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payn Anderson (ranked 5099 p4p, 5546 weight class) and Miguel Richer (ranked 503 p4p, 520 weight class). Miguel Richer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Anderson
vs
Richer

175 cm
20
160
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
162
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Payn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Richer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Richer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richer trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Richer looking to pass the guard.
Richer won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.

Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richer pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richer trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richer wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richer trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

Anderson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Richer has his hands clasped together but Anderson extends and breaks Richer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Payn Anderson!