PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Tramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tramp
vs
Santana

170 cm
20
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Tramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Santana!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tramp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santana but Santana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santana shoots and misses
and Tramp counters with a solid body kick.
Tramp is looking to clinch.

Tramp drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
Tramp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tramp avoiding damage.
Tramp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tramp manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tramp keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass.

Tramp working for a triangle but Santana defends it easily.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Santana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tramp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santana, into his guard.
Tramp tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Tramp won't allow Santana to sweep him here.
Santana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tramp is looking to stand up but Santana won't let him.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tramp.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tramp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Santana fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tramp sprawls well initially but Santana persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tramp is trying to maintain the position but Santana is very close to passing his half guard.
Santana is pressing down on Tramp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tramp is holding on for now.
Tramp is trying to stand up here but Santana is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tramp is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the action but Tramp is working from the bottom.

Tramp is defending against the submission attempts here by Santana.
Tramp is in trouble now - Santana has advanced to mount!
Santana fails to advance to Tramp's back.

Santana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tramp is on top in guard.
Tramp trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana controls Tramp momentarily but Tramp frees himself.

Santana had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tramp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santana Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tramp's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to get the hooks in deep but Tramp pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tramp just trying to survive but Santana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Santana is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tramp defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tramp wants to control his opponent's hands but Santana gets his hands free.
Tramp looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santana.
Tramp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Tramp is trying to get back to his feet but Santana has full control of the position and if anything, Tramp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Santana tries to get the hooks in deep but Tramp pushed the leg off.

Santana is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tramp knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tramp for a finish.

Santana working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tramp showing good submission defense here.

Santana is cranking Tramp's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tramp! He's tightened the choke and Tramp is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Santana!