PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cryptik HardOne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josimar Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). HardOne comes to the cage accompanied by Only god can judge me . Josimar Souza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

HardOne
vs
Souza

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cryptik HardOne!
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, Josimar Souza!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HardOne slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Souza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. HardOne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Souza is in HardOne's guard.
Souza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but HardOne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HardOne is aware though and is defending well.

Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
HardOne throws a big elbow that misses.

Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza is trying to keep HardOne in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HardOne trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Souza has his foot on HardOne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. HardOne works his way back into a safe position though.
HardOne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HardOne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
HardOne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza trying to control the position here.
HardOne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. HardOne defends it easily.

Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think HardOne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! HardOne should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josimar Souza!