PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlademir Zyranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Bejenaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Zyranov
vs
Bejenaru

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Vlademir Zyranov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantin Bejenaru!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zyranov drops Bejenaru with a right and a left! Zyranov comes rushing in but Bejenaru regains his composure and manages to keep Zyranov in guard.

Bejenaru is rocked!

It looks like Constantin Bejenaru has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bejenaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bejenaru is still in real trouble! Can Zyranov finish him?
Bejenaru is adopting a defensive guard.
Zyranov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bejenaru's guard.
Bejenaru seems to have recovered his senses.
Bejenaru pulls Zyranov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bejenaru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zyranov postures up in Bejenaru's guard and throws a big left but Bejenaru blocks it.
Zyranov postures up in Bejenaru's guard and throws a big left but Bejenaru blocks it.
Bejenaru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zyranov's guard.
Bejenaru pushing down on Zyranov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zyranov is trying to escape back to his feet but Bejenaru uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Bejenaru is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zyranov is trying to escape and Bejenaru transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zyranov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bejenaru! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Constantin Bejenaru!