PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Salzano (ranked 0 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.

Durham
vs
Salzano

189 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, James Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Salzano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salzano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durham swivels and escapes.

Salzano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Durham to the mat! Durham manages to get full guard.
Salzano postures up in Durham's guard and throws a big left but Durham blocks it.

Durham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salzano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salzano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Durham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salzano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Salzano is posturing up here but Durham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Salzano tries to roll out but it's too tight and Salzano has to tap! Slick submission there by Durham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Durham!