PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 3401 p4p, 377 weight class) and Deviante Russell (ranked 1528 p4p, 196 weight class). Visigoth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faun Unda Vikings . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Visigoth
vs
Russell

203 cm
30
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

188 cm
24
206 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deviante Russell!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Visigoth dives in and scores a takedown into Russell's guard.

Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Visigoth defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Visigoth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Visigoth has Russell in his guard.

Russell landing with the ground and pound.
Visigoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell passes Visigoth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Visigoth wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Visigoth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Russell is defending well. Visigoth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Russell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Visigoth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alaric Visigoth!
Alaric Visigoth gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).