PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Chopra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Flanagan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Chopra
vs
Flanagan

162 cm
19
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tupac Chopra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chopra moves out of range of the body kick from Flanagan.
Chopra looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Flanagan shoots in for a takedown but Chopra shows good takedown defense.
Chopra stuffs the takedown attempt from Flanagan. Flanagan gets slowly back to his feet.

Flanagan pushes Chopra up against the cage in a clinch.
Chopra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tupac Chopra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Flanagan.
Flanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chopra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flanagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chopra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flanagan fails with the takedown.
Flanagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chopra as he jumps to the side.
Chopra scores with a punch to the head.
Tim Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopra lands a slapping body shot.
Chopra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flanagan ducks right into an uppercut from Chopra.
Flanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chopra's waist but Chopra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flanagan off to one side.
Flanagan looks gassed!
Chopra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chopra as he avoids it easily.
That kick from Chopra tenderised Flanagan's leg. Flanagan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chopra lands a high kick!
Flanagan tries for a takedown but Chopra circles away easily
and Chopra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chopra tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chopra avoids it really well and circles away.
Chopra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flanagan's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chopra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flanagan.
Chopra lands with a shot to the body.

Chopra has closed the distance and engaged Flanagan in a clinch.
Chopra lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chopra.
Chopra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chopra lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Chopra.
Chopra working hard to break the clinch.
Chopra prevents the takedown attempt.
Flanagan tries for a takedown but Chopra manages to get underhooks.
Chopra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chopra tries to break the clinch but Flanagan is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Chopra pulls guard effortlessly.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chopra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chopra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Chopra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chopra working a defensive guard here.

Chopra has his feet on Flanagan's thighs here. He's pushed Flanagan 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! Flanagan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tupac Chopra!