PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tofu Fuamatufa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvester Graptypek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fuamatufa
vs
Graptypek

175 cm
19
281 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tofu Fuamatufa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Silvester Graptypek!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graptypek takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Silvester Graptypek has been cut.

Graptypek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuamatufa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graptypek won't allow Fuamatufa to get back to his feet.

Fuamatufa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Graptypek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fuamatufa fails to land with a series of punches.

Graptypek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fuamatufa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Graptypek is in Fuamatufa's guard.
Graptypek wants to control from the top but Fuamatufa keeps moving.
Graptypek throwing strikes but missing.
Graptypek passes Fuamatufa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graptypek wants to take a breather but Fuamatufa is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuamatufa won't allow Graptypek to pass to mount.
Fuamatufa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fuamatufa wants to get back to his feet.
Graptypek uses his free foot to push down on Fuamatufa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuamatufa.
Graptypek landing strikes from the mount and Fuamatufa is in trouble!
Fuamatufa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graptypek.
Fuamatufa's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuamatufa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graptypek tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fuamatufa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graptypek on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graptypek misses with a head shot.
Fuamatufa wants to get back to his feet.
Fuamatufa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graptypek.
Fuamatufa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graptypek.
Graptypek looking to control but Fuamatufa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graptypek with shots to the head and body - Fuamatufa looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graptypek working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Graptypek is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Fuamatufa is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silvester Graptypek!