PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James White (ranked 4963 p4p, 4464 weight class) and Darlan Rooster (ranked 0 p4p, 457 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

White
vs
Rooster

178 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
166
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darlan Rooster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Rooster on that attempt.
It looked like White was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rooster.

White gets caught flat footed, as Rooster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rooster stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Rooster trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to sweep here but Rooster controlling him for the moment.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Rooster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is trying to work for a sweep but Rooster has mounted him!
Rooster controlling the position easily from mount.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rooster on the ground.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooster wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White is trying to reverse the position but instead Rooster has taken his back - oops!
White just trying to survive but Rooster is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Rooster has got one arm under White's chin. This could be trouble... White trying to control the other hand but Rooster gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, White has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darlan Rooster!
Darlan Rooster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.