PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Rockwell (ranked 4737 p4p, 3980 weight class) and Xavier DeJesus (ranked 543 p4p, 487 weight class). Rockwell comes to the ring accompanied by Whiney (feat. Inja). DeJesus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fond my mind. Seth Rockwell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rockwell
vs
DeJesus

175 cm
21
215
7 - 7 - 0

164 cm
27
210
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell shoots for a takedown but DeJesus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeJesus leaves Rockwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeJesus connects with a jab.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
DeJesus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeJesus throws a hook but Rockwell avoids it easily.
Rockwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeJesus.
Xavier DeJesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rockwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rockwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockwell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Rockwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rockwell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rockwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeJesus is trying to stand but he's just given Rockwell his back.

Rockwell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but DeJesus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Rockwell has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for DeJesus! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rockwell gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Rockwell!
Seth Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.