PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyshawn Govan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson has chosen U Don't Like Me (Datsik Remix) -Diplo as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Govan
vs
Grayson

189 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)

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 London, Tyshawn Govan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Grayson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson wants to slow Govan down by chopping away at his legs.

Govan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grayson is trying to keep Govan in close.
Grayson keeping moving, preventing Govan from controlling successfully.
Govan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grayson on the ground.
Grayson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Govan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Govan trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom.
Govan tries to free his leg and advance position but Grayson is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Govan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Govan lands in his opponent's guard.

Grayson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Govan is aware though and is defending well.
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!

Grayson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Govan is defending well. Grayson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Govan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grayson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Grayson!