PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Liberti (ranked 2574 p4p, 293 weight class) and Alexander Mokete (ranked 2835 p4p, 313 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Mokete enters the cage!

Liberti
vs
Mokete

168 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Liberti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Mokete!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mokete just misses with a punch to the body.
Francesco Liberti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mokete drives through with a takedown into Liberti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokete is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mokete is looking to pass into half guard but Liberti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Liberti is in guard.

Liberti wants to control from the top but Mokete keeps moving.
Liberti won't allow Mokete to sweep him here.
Mokete is trying to keep Liberti in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mokete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mokete is trying to keep Liberti in close.
Liberti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mokete working for a triangle but Liberti defends it easily.

Mokete is looking for a triangle but Liberti pushes his legs off easily.

Mokete has his feet on Liberti's thighs here. He's pushed Liberti off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Liberti screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mokete!
In defeat, Francesco Liberti stepped up to the mic, saying 'The best won.'.