PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Urlich (ranked 25353 p4p, 25303 weight class) and Sage Rochester (ranked 660 p4p, 666 weight class). John Urlich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Urlich
vs
Rochester

180 cm
18
155
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
16
160
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

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 Hilo, John Urlich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sage Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester staying out of range there.
Urlich throws a head kick that Rochester semi-blocks.

Urlich gets caught flat footed, as Rochester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but Urlich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Urlich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rochester stacks Urlich on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rochester!
Rochester gets to mount! Urlich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Urlich is looking to improve his position but Rochester isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rochester is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Urlich is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sage Rochester!