PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliasz Popik (ranked 4279 p4p, 4323 weight class) and Bailey Jones (ranked 403 p4p, 0 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.

Popik
vs
Jones

182 cm
21
164
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Los Angeles, Eliasz Popik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bailey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.

Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Popik uses from the top position.
Popik trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popik is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.

Popik has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Popik has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliasz Popik!
A relieved looking Eliasz Popik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.