PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Mandana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolpho Poontang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mandana
vs
Poontang

172 cm
26
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

169 cm
26
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Mandana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolpho Poontang!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poontang throws a series of punches but Mandana moves out of range.

Mandana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Poontang working for submissions but it's allowed Mandana to get to half guard.
Mandana uses his free foot to push down on Poontang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poontang.
Poontang wants to control but Mandana is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandana controlling the pace for now.
Poontang tries to lock up and control but Mandana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Mandana throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Poontang has his hands clasped together but Mandana breaks the hold and Poontang is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mandana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Mandana!