PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David October (ranked 2615 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Know Wrestling (ranked 5438 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

October
vs
Know Wrestling

170 cm
36
147 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

150 cm
40
130 lbs
24 - 21 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David October!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrestling is looking for a takedown.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wrestling takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
October landing knees to the head.
Wrestling takes a knee right on the jaw!
October throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrestling is looking to take this one to the mat.
October gets underhooks to prevent Wrestling's takedown attempt.
David October has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
October lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
October lands a right hand.
October has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
October is pressed up against the cage. Wrestling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag October down to the mat. October avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - October looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrestling looks to land a left hand but October moved out of range nicely.

Wrestling gets a double leg takedown into October's guard.
October controls Wrestling momentarily but Wrestling frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

October looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

October has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrestling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

October escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrestling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

October is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrestling defends well.
Wrestling trying to control but October is working from the bottom.

October working for a triangle but Wrestling defends it easily.
Wrestling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

October is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrestling is aware though and is defending well.
Wrestling won't allow October to sweep him here.

Wrestling is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but October has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wrestling is looking to defend but October has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wrestling! October pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wrestling taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David October!