PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Aquilani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Aquilani
vs
Strong

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Target Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Aquilani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aquilani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strong's guard.
Strong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aquilani is one step ahead there.

Strong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aquilani thows a big elbow that misses.

Strong is looking for a triangle but Aquilani pushes his legs off easily.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Strong is working an open guard so Aquilani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Aquilani scores with a takedown into Strong's guard.
Aquilani works over Strong with some ground and pound from guard.

Strong working for a triangle but Aquilani defends it easily.

Aquilani stands up from Strong's guard - Aquilani perhaps looking for a knockout.

Aquilani scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquilani lands a nice shot to the head.

Aquilani gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Aquilani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aquilani showed some decent athleticism there.
Strong is looking to improve his position.

Strong actively working from the bottom here.

Aquilani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Aquilani eventually gives up the hold.

Aquilani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aquilani is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aquilani is working for a submission of some sort.
Strong wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strong.

Aquilani is posturing up here but Strong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aquilani tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aquilani has to tap! Slick submission there by Strong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Strong!