PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Tortoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Husian Aberig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Husian Aberig will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tortoise
vs
Aberig

184 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
173 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michelangelo Tortoise !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Husian Aberig!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tortoise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aberig is trying to break the clinch but Tortoise has him pressed against the cage.
Tortoise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aberig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tortoise misses with an elbow over the top.
Tortoise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tortoise creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tortoise .
Nice body punch from Aberig.

Tortoise works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aberig is looking to stand up but Tortoise isn't so interested in that idea.
Tortoise wants to control from the top but Aberig keeps moving.
Aberig working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tortoise drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tortoise as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aberig screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tortoise ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Michelangelo Tortoise !
In his post fight interview, Michelangelo Tortoise started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.