PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shapovolov Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Claus
vs
Sokoloff

178 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Claus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shapovolov Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Claus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Claus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sokoloff is looking to stand up but Claus won't let him.
Sokoloff tries to free his leg and advance position but Claus is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claus trying to keep a closed guard but Sokoloff is proving a slippery customer.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Claus keeps moving.

Claus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokoloff tries to free his leg and advance position but Claus is retaining full guard.

Claus working for a triangle but Sokoloff defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Claus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sokoloff should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Claus has tightened it up now! Sokoloff should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santa Claus!
Santa Claus is the new welterweight champion!
Shapovolov Sokoloff was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry to let my fans down, I wish my opponent the best of luck in his next fight. I promise to come back stronger next time.'.