PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darsin Bleak (ranked 5857 p4p, 4872 weight class) and Winky Medina (ranked 540 p4p, 488 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bleak
vs
Medina

180 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
153
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hardcore Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winky Medina!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Medina won't allow it.
Well, if Bleak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but Medina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Medina defends the submission attempt.
Medina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Medina trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is keen to just control but Medina is a slippery customer.
Medina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Medina defends it.
Medina trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Medina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bleak is keen to just control but Medina is a slippery customer.
Bleak moves nicely into side control.

Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Medina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bleak trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom.
Bleak passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Medina!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bleak looking to secure an arm triangle but Medina defends it well.
Bleak looking to control but Medina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bleak working for a submission but Medina is keeping him at bay.
Bleak moves to the back position.
Bleak is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Medina prevents Bleak from getting a body triangle.

Bleak looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak tries to get the hooks in deep but Medina pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bleak is cranking Medina's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Medina! He's tightened the choke and Medina is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darsin Bleak!
After winning the bout, Darsin Bleak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.