PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Arslan (ranked 3777 p4p, 3724 weight class) and Blake Leopoldo (ranked 450 p4p, 444 weight class). The key to victory for Muhammad Arslan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Arslan
vs
Leopoldo

180 cm
28
170
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
30
180
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muhammad Arslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arslan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arslan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arslan wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.
Arslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arslan throws a big right hand that misses.
Arslan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leopoldo on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan looking to pass the guard.

Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arslan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leopoldo is tightening it up a little... Arslan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arslan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arslan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leopoldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Leopoldo!
A very excited looking Blake Leopoldo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.