PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Am (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somal Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Am has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Am
vs
Lee

190 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Somal Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Am moves into the clinch successfully.

Am has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lee regains guard immediately.
Am throws a big right hand that misses.
Am wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Am doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Am manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Am scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a couple of heel strikes.
Am trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee pushes a forearm under Am's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Am is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Somal Lee!