PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain America (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.

Loblaw
vs
America

182 cm
16
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Loblaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain America!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loblaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
America just misses with a punch to the body.
America misses with a jab, cross combination.
America throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loblaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loblaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loblaw slips under a jab.
Loblaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by America.
A punch combination from America misses.
America slips a straight right by Loblaw.
America misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Loblaw.
Loblaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
America looks to land a left hand but Loblaw moved out of range nicely.
Loblaw staying out of range there.
Loblaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from America.
America misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw dodges the punch combination from America.
America misses with a wild combination.
America throws a big shot that misses.
Captain America seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loblaw moves away from the strike by America.
America swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loblaw takes a swing at America's ribcage but misses.
America swings and misses with a hook to the body.
America thows a body shot but no joy.
Loblaw throws a low kick, looking for America's leg but America calmly moves out of range.
America throws a jab when Loblaw was well out of range.
America just misses with a punch to the body.
Loblaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from America.

Loblaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. America was covering up waiting for the punch and Loblaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loblaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. America is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loblaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but America manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loblaw has America in his guard.
Loblaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Loblaw tries to get out of the position.

Loblaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. America doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. America manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loblaw is adopting a defensive guard.
America trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. America manages to get himself to full guard.

Loblaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! America is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! America has escaped and now he's on top!
Loblaw is trying to control the position but America postures up.

America avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Loblaw!