PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Lappin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Cal Tennant has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lappin
vs
Tennant

170 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

182 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Lappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Tennant!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tennant.

Tennant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tennant showed some decent athleticism there.
Tennant wants to control but Lappin is keeping him busy.
Tennant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lappin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lappin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tennant.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lappin taking some punishment here, with Tennant in his half guard.
Lappin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lappin is trying to stand.
Tennant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lappin is trying to stand back up but Tennant is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappin is trying to maintain the position but Tennant is very close to passing his half guard.
Lappin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lappin is breathing heavily.

Lappin pushes Tennant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tennant is looking to clinch.
Tennant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lappin is looking to clinch.
Lappin doesn't manage to clinch there - Tennant circles away.

Tennant moves into range and clinches up with Lappin.

Tennant pulls guard successfully.
Tennant wants to stand and escape but Lappin is having none of it.
Lappin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lappin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tennant is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tennant wriggles free and stands up.
Lappin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tennant.
Chris Lappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Tennant.

Tennant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lappin stands and steps away. Tennant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Tennant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lappin's guard.
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!
Tennant stopping the sweep attempt from Lappin.

Lappin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tennant rolls with it to try and escape but Lappin cranks on the arm and Tennant is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Lappin!