PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Gabriel Antuofermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemy Martirosov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito Gabriel Antuofermo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gabriel Antuofermo
vs
Martirosov

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

172 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Fighter Suplements

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Gabriel Antuofermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemy Martirosov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antuofermo slips a jab from Martirosov.
A combination from Antuofermo does no damage.
Antuofermo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martirosov.
Martirosov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antuofermo is breathing heavily.
Antuofermo dodges the punch combination from Martirosov.
Antuofermo misses with a double jab.

Martirosov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antuofermo sprawls well initially but Martirosov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martirosov is looking to take a break and control but Antuofermo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martirosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Antuofermo wants to improve his position but Martirosov is controlling well.
Martirosov thows a huge punch but Antuofermo dodges it nicely.
Martirosov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Antuofermo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Martirosov has control of Antuofermo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Antuofermo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Antuofermo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martirosov controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I looks like Martirosov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Martirosov looking to control but Antuofermo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martirosov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Martirosov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Antuofermo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Martirosov off and cradles Antuofermo's limp body as Martirosov celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Artemy Martirosov!