PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lennox
vs
Elorde

188 cm
25
203 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

190 cm
29
205 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flash Elorde!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Lennox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elorde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lennox gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lennox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Elorde actively working from the bottom here.

Elorde looking for submissions off his back.

Elorde looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lennox connects with a nice short shot to Elorde's temple.
Lennox wants to pass to mount but Elorde is defending the position.
Elorde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Lennox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elorde throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Lennox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elorde.
Lennox avoids the head kick by Elorde.
Lennox lands a head shot.
Lennox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elorde circles away quickly and effectively.
Lennox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lennox blocks a head kick by Elorde.

Lennox moves into the clinch.

Lennox is trying to trip Elorde. He has hold of a leg but Elorde is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lennox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Elorde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Elorde pushes a forearm under Lennox's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lennox is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flash Elorde!