PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eryk Bartnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartnik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raise Hell by Hed PE. Eiji Kisaragi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kisaragi
vs
Bartnik

172 cm
19
154 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eiji Kisaragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eryk Bartnik!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bartnik gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bartnik has clasped his hands together around Kisaragi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bartnik working the head and body with strikes.
Bartnik lands a few punches from side control.

Bartnik is trying to get an arm triangle but Kisaragi is defending well.
Kisaragi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Kisaragi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bartnik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kisaragi, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisaragi can't do much from the bottom here.

Bartnik is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kisaragi is trying to escape and Bartnik transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kisaragi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bartnik! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eryk Bartnik!
A relieved looking Eryk Bartnik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.