PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Peixoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Christian
vs
Peixoto

189 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Christian!
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, Igor Peixoto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Christian scores a takedown into full mount!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christian working the ground and pound effectively.

Christian is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Peixoto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Peixoto!
Peixoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christian tries to get out of the position.
Christian has control of Peixoto's left arm, preventing Peixoto from doing any damage.
Christian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peixoto on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian trying to control the position.

Christian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peixoto is aware though and is defending well.
Christian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peixoto wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Peixoto is pushing down on Christian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christian is fighting to maintain full guard but Peixoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peixoto moves into full mount! Christian won't be happy about that!

Peixoto quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Peixoto but it's paid off an Christian is forced to tap! Nice work by Peixoto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Peixoto!