PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anni Skystalker (ranked 2144 p4p, 23702 weight class) and Higanti Libat (ranked 206 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skystalker
vs
Libat

165 cm
37
168
23 - 17 - 2

182 cm
25
160
38 - 54 - 4

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%]

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 23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anni Skystalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 54 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skystalker connects with a leg kick.
Skystalker lands with a cross.
Libat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Libat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skystalker. Skystalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker throws a leg kick which misses Libat's front leg but catches the back leg as Libat tries to avoid it.
Skystalker lands a nice hook to Libat's body. Libat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Skystalker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Libat's half guard.
Libat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Skystalker manages to move to mount!
Libat looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker content just to control the position here.
Skystalker is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skystalker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Skystalker extends the arm and Libat is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
In his post fight interview, Anni Skystalker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.