PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Der Debil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baroev Radik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Debil comes to the cage accompanied by Bulimic. Der Debil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Debil
vs
Radik

185 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
238 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Der Debil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baroev Radik!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debil doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Radik counters with a single leg into guard. Debil didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Debil is looking to stand up but Radik isn't so interested in that idea.
Radik looking to sit in guard and control but Debil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Radik is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Debil has been working on his balance at Brick Brawlers MMA *Makes Money*, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Radik.
Debil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Debil jumps guard but Radik stands there with Debil around his waist. Debil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Der Debil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Debil prevents the takedown attempt.
Debil goes for a takedown attempt but Radik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Radik darts in looking for a takedown but Debil gets double underhooks and turns Radik into the cage.

Debil has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Radik regains guard immediately.

Debil has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Radik to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Debil is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Radik pulls down on the head and he's put Debil to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baroev Radik!
In defeat, Der Debil stepped up to the mic, saying 'i did what i can, i have lost this fight but i will learn more and be a better fighter in the future!'.