PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Pedersen (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.

Loco
vs
Pedersen

160 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Pedersen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco has his takedown stuffed

and Pedersen counters with a single leg into guard. Loco didn't expect that.
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.
Loco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Loco is retaining full guard.
Pedersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pedersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stefan Pedersen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Loco stuffs the takedown.

Pedersen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pedersen trying to pass the guard but Loco defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedersen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loco defending well though.
Pedersen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Loco's thigh. Loco counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pedersen trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Loco!