PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Azell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Azell
vs
Story

200 cm
22
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Azell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ Story!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azell leaves Story with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Story has his takedown stuffed

and Azell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Story's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Azell distracts Story with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Story looking to control.
Story has momentary wrist control but Azell slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like JJ Story has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azell stands and throws Story's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Story is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Azell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Azell is trying to get an arm triangle but Story is defending well.

Azell is working to tighten is grip on Story's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Story has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Azell is really squeezing tight and eventually Story passes out! Azell breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Azell!