PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Aldo
vs
Hughes

180 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
134 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mata Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo throws a couple of heel strikes.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aldo is looking to reverse the position.

Hughes is working to tighten his grip on Aldo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Aldo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hughes is really squeezing tight and eventually Aldo passes out! Hughes breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mata Hughes!
Mata Hughes is the new bantamweight champion!