PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byob Kingpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingpin comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain (UFC Theme Song) by Stemn. Sancio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Faint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kingpin
vs
Sancio

173 cm
20
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Byob Kingpin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingpin shoots in for a takedown but Sancio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kingpin dives in and scores a takedown into Sancio's guard.
Kingpin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingpin pushes down on Sancio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingpin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sancio won't allow Kingpin to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingpin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sancio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingpin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kingpin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sancio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sancio is looking for a sweep. Kingpin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kingpin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sancio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sancio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingpin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sancio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingpin is aware though and is defending well.

Kingpin gets to his feet - Sancio follows without any prompting.

Sancio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kingpin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kingpin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sancio is keeping the position for now.
Kingpin is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin trying to control but Sancio is working from the bottom.
Kingpin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kingpin controlling the pace.
Sancio tries to get to full guard but Kingpin has control of the leg.
Kingpin throwing shots but Sancio is blocking nicely.
Sancio won't allow Kingpin to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingpin works his way into full mount!

Kingpin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sancio has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kingpin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kingpin dominating with strikes here.
Sancio tries to hold on but Kingpin postures up.
Sancio has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Sancio won't enjoy being in this position. Kingpin looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sancio is tapping - it's over boys! Kingpin picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Byob Kingpin!
Byob Kingpin is the new welterweight champion!
Byob Kingpin gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).