PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mestre Pedrao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mestre Pedrao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pedrao
vs
Maynard

173 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mestre Pedrao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrao fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard leaves Pedrao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maynard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maynard wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mestre Pedrao. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maynard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pedrao is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Pedrao is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedrao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maynard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pedrao is staying active underneath Maynard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedrao tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
Maynard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedrao's head.
Maynard wants to take a breather but Pedrao is having none of it.

Pedrao actively working from the bottom here.
Pedrao is refusing to be controlled, as Maynard sits in half guard.
Pedrao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pedrao.

Pedrao working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.

Pedrao is looking for a triangle but Maynard pushes his legs off easily.
Pedrao is breathing heavily.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Pedrao is looking for a triangle but Maynard pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pedrao has his feet on Maynard's thighs here. He's pushed Maynard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Maynard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mestre Pedrao!