PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Briza DoUrden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Somerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briza DoUrden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DoUrden
vs
Somerville

165 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Briza DoUrden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Somerville!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DoUrden drives through with a takedown into guard.
DoUrden stopping the sweep attempt from Somerville.

Somerville has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DoUrden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Somerville working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DoUrden.

DoUrden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

DoUrden closes the distance and clinches.
DoUrden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Somerville pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DoUrden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Somerville prevents it.
DoUrden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Somerville avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Briza DoUrden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DoUrden tries for a takedown. No joy.
DoUrden looking for a takedown.
DoUrden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Somerville smiles and moves away.

Somerville forces DoUrden back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoUrden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Somerville manages to pull guard.
Somerville pulls DoUrden in close to his closed guard and prevents DoUrden from doing any damage or advancing position.
DoUrden passes Somerville's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Somerville wants to control but DoUrden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Somerville can do anything to dispel that myth.
Somerville wants to get back to his feet.
DoUrden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Somerville is doing well to control the position and prevent DoUrden from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somerville is looking to control DoUrden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somerville avoid being mounted?
DoUrden thows a huge punch but Somerville dodges it nicely.
DoUrden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

DoUrden swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Briza DoUrden!