PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Semaj Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nedram comes to the cage accompanied by Bark at the Moon. Pewterschmidt has chosen 7 Words as his entrance music. Carter Pewterschmidt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Semaj Nedram's chin.

Nedram
vs
Pewterschmidt

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semaj Nedram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nedram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nedram drops his hands momentarily and Pewterschmidt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nedram misses with a right hand

and Pewterschmidt counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Nedram is rocked!
Pewterschmidt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nedram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pewterschmidt is one step ahead there.
Pewterschmidt advances position into side control!

Pewterschmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nedram manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Pewterschmidt is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nedram pulls his head out easily.
Pewterschmidt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nedram scores with a couple of nice shots.

Pewterschmidt actively working from the bottom here.
Pewterschmidt manages to get to full guard.

Pewterschmidt working for a triangle but Nedram defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Pewterschmidt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pewterschmidt looks gassed!
Nedram looking to pass the guard.
Nedram wants to stand but Pewterschmidt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pewterschmidt wants to sweep here but Nedram controlling him for the moment.
Nedram trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pewterschmidt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pewterschmidt has his foot on Nedram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nedram works his way back into a safe position though.
Pewterschmidt tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pewterschmidt is looking for a triangle but Nedram pushes his legs off easily.
Nedram pushes down on Pewterschmidt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pewterschmidt regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedram postures up.
Nedram stopping the sweep attempt from Pewterschmidt.

Nedram is posturing up here but Pewterschmidt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nedram tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nedram has to tap! Slick submission there by Pewterschmidt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carter Pewterschmidt!