PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Branson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branson comes to the cage accompanied by Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. This should be fireworks!

Branson
vs
Fernandez

183 cm
33
215 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

182 cm
35
210 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Beaver Jooce!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Branson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Branson dives in and scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Branson from controlling successfully.

Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Branson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Branson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Branson is aware though and is defending well.
Branson is stalling in the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Fernandez!
Frank Fernandez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Frank Fernandez decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.