PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raul Floyd (ranked 4171 p4p, 4141 weight class) and Derek Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Welch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Floyd
vs
Welch

158 cm
20
135
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
140
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Welch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Welch gets caught napping as Floyd dives in and scores a takedown. Welch manages to retain guard.

Floyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Floyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Floyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Welch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Floyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Floyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Welch working for a triangle but Floyd defends it easily.

Welch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Floyd drops back looking for a leg! Welch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Welch manages to kick Floyd off! Floyd jumps back into Welch's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Floyd drops back looking for a leg! Welch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Welch manages to kick Floyd off! Floyd jumps back into Welch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Welch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Welch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Floyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Floyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Welch is retaining full guard.

Welch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Floyd defends well.

Floyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Welch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Floyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Floyd forces his way into half guard.

Floyd in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Welch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Floyd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raul Floyd!