PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renati Arbani (ranked 4930 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Renato Arbani (ranked 457 p4p, 260 weight class). Renato Arbani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renati Arbani's chin.

Arbani
vs
Arbani

180 cm
18
160
1 - 1 - 0

152 cm
27
136
14 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renati Arbani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Renato Arbani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Renati Arbani on his heels. He'll look to pass Renati Arbani's guard now, I'm sure.
Renato Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renati Arbani is keeping the position for now.
Renati Arbani trying to keep a closed guard but Renato Arbani is proving a slippery customer.
Renato Arbani advances to half guard.
Renati Arbani tries to get to full guard but Renato Arbani has control of the leg.
Renato Arbani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Renato Arbani is looking to work his way around to Renati Arbani's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Renato Arbani is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Renati Arbani is in real trouble.
Renati Arbani tries to escape but Renato Arbani has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Renati Arbani fending off the submission attempt from Renato Arbani.

Renato Arbani working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Renato Arbani is working for a rear naked choke. Renati Arbani is not defending it well and Renato Arbani has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Renati Arbani refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Renati Arbani's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new lightweight champion!
Renato Arbani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.