PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacareso Macao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kursch Ikenhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikenhar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Andromeda - Starshooter Supreme. Kursch Ikenhar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Macao
vs
Ikenhar

175 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacareso Macao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kursch Ikenhar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macao scores with a takedown into Ikenhar's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macao is pushing down on Ikenhar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ikenhar is fighting to maintain full guard but Macao has managed to sneak the leg through.

Macao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ikenhar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macao slows the pace down in half guard.

Macao seems to be working for a kimura but Ikenhar defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikenhar wants to get back to full guard.
Macao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macao trying to pass the guard but Ikenhar defending well.
Ikenhar is looking to escape.
Macao prevents Ikenhar from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

We're going to have a standup here because Jacareso Macao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Ikenhar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Macao's half guard.
Ikenhar prevents Macao from improving his position.
Macao keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ikenhar throws a strike but Macao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ikenhar won't allow Macao to sweep him here.
Ikenhar being controlled here momentarily.
Macao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macao looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacareso Macao!
Jacareso Macao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.