PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goraidh Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Goraidh Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Patrushev
vs
Armstrong

168 cm
30
185 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

196 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Patrushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Goraidh Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Patrushev's head coaches at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patrushev tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
Sergei Patrushev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Patrushev.

Patrushev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armstrong, who protects the arm well.

Patrushev tries for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.

Patrushev swings around for an armbar but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Patrushev's guard.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patrushev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Patrushev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patrushev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Patrushev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patrushev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Patrushev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patrushev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patrushev passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Patrushev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patrushev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patrushev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Armstrong!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Patrushev!
Our winner, Sergei Patrushev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.