PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salmann Holmarsson (ranked 2408 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fuller (ranked 2209 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holmarsson
vs
Fuller

177 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Salmann Holmarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuller enables Holmarsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holmarsson has gone for a leg lock! Fuller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmarsson's guard.

Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller pushes down on Holmarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Holmarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Holmarsson is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Holmarsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Holmarsson is defending well.
Holmarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuller on the ground.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmarsson is positioning himself well to prevent Fuller advancing to mount.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmarsson keeps working.
Holmarsson is looking to control Fuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmarsson avoid being mounted?
Holmarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holmarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Holmarsson is looking to pass into half guard but Fuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuller is in guard.

Holmarsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Fuller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holmarsson keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
Fuller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuller passes Holmarsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Holmarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmarsson is in trouble now - Fuller has advanced to mount!
Fuller controlling the pace for now.
Fuller fails to move to back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fuller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmarsson is looking to escape.
Holmarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuller takes Holmarsson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Holmarsson is in trouble.

Fuller looking to break Holmarsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmarsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fuller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Holmarsson trying to control but not successfully.
Fuller tries to get the hooks in deep but Holmarsson pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmarsson can't escape the position.

Fuller is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Holmarsson with him. Holmarsson is trying to defend but Fuller has an arm under the chin now! Holmarsson grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Fuller!
A very excited looking Alex Fuller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.