PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armando Chimal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimal comes to the ring accompanied by LAS GOLONDRINAS! mexican way to say FAREWELL Is retirement fight for Chimal. Armando Chimal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chimal
vs
Guru

178 cm
29
164 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

174 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Chimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ground Guru!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guru fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Guru clinches.

Chimal ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chimal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimal is keeping the position for now.
Chimal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chimal keeping moving, preventing Guru from controlling successfully.
Guru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chimal controlling Guru's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chimal moves into the clinch.

Chimal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chimal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guru manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Guru working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chimal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guru trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chimal is desperately trying to improve his position but Guru has a good base and remains in mount.
Chimal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru thowing shots but they're missing.
Guru won't let Chimal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Guru avoids the attempt from Chimal to control.

Guru looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chimal tries to lock up and control but Guru gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chimal regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Guru there.
Guru thows a huge punch but Chimal dodges it nicely.
Chimal trying to control here.
Chimal tries to roll over but Guru keeps him under control.

Guru is trying for a kimura here. Chimal looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Guru wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ground Guru!