PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The One (ranked 5164 p4p, 5108 weight class) and Jay Tsapo (ranked 633 p4p, 622 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.

One
vs
Tsapo

180 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
212
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Tsapo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

One fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsapo sprawls well initially but One persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
One is trying to control. Tsapo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsapo on the ground.
One prevents Tsapo from improving his position.
Tsapo trying to control but One postures up.
Tsapo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
One prevents Tsapo from improving his position.

One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsapo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsapo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsapo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsapo, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Tsapo!