PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wright
vs
Hoon

181 cm
24
160 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hoon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright misses with the combination.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoon backs up against the cage.
Hoon swinging wildly here.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoon.

Wright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoon is trying to defend but Wright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Wright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoon sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoon is trying to stand.

Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoon is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoon defending well though.

Wright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hoon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Wright!