PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Plier (ranked 3656 p4p, 3565 weight class) and Bob Tung (ranked 362 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Plier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Plier
vs
Tung

168 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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, Peter Plier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Tung!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plier throws a head kick but Tung moves out of range.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Plier defends it well.
Plier swings widly with a right hand

and Tung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tung.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Plier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plier after a bit of a struggle.

Plier breaks the clinch.
Plier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tung circles away.
Tung unleashes a big counter combination but Plier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plier finds it's way round the side to connect with Tung's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Plier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Plier lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tung is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Plier rolls with it to try and escape but Tung cranks on the arm and Plier is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Tung!
Bob Tung took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Man, charles ribeiro that was the easiest fight of my life. Give me more of a challenge next time loser. Light work 🥱🥱🥱 should've just stayed home instead of fighting you'.