PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rio Ler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suleman Pokong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleman Pokong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ler
vs
Pokong

175 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

All 160

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Ler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Suleman Pokong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Pokong does no damage.
Pokong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ler moves away.
Ler shoots in for a double leg but Pokong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ler misses with a takedown
and Pokong counters with a nice leg kick.

Ler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pokong did well to prevent Ler getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Ler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pokong sees it coming and defends easily.
Pokong wants to improve his position but Ler is controlling well.
Ler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pokong really wants to buck Ler off and get back to his feet.
Ler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Ler looking to isolate an arm here. Pokong doesn't see it coming and as Ler extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio Ler!
In his post fight interview, Rio Ler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.