PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jae Darkwaters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Servata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkwaters comes to the cage accompanied by Furious - Ja-Rule. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Darkwaters
vs
Servata

180 cm
30
182 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

178 cm
29
183 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jae Darkwaters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Servata!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Servata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darkwaters tries to avoid it but Servata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darkwaters to the ground. Darkwaters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darkwaters throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Servata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Darkwaters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Servata.
Servata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darkwaters defending well though.
Servata trying to control from Darkwaters's half guard. Darkwaters has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Darkwaters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Servata drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darkwaters looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darkwaters looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darkwaters!
Servata tries to buck Darkwaters off but Darkwaters is having none of it.
Darkwaters tries to stand but Servata is controlling his head.
Darkwaters working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkwaters wants to control but Servata is keeping him busy.
Servata tries to bench press Darkwaters off him but Darkwaters keeps the position.
Darkwaters taking a breather here.

Darkwaters decides to stand back up.
Darkwaters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Servata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jae Darkwaters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Servata shoots and misses
and Darkwaters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darkwaters throws a body punch but Servata moves out of range.
Darkwaters connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters thuds his right hand into Servata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Servata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters lands a right hook to the body.
Darkwaters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Servata.
Jae Darkwaters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Servata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darkwaters.
Servata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darkwaters duly obliges.
Servata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darkwaters counters with a stiff right hand.
Darkwaters lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Servata slips a jab from Darkwaters.
Servata throws a hook to the side of Darkwaters's head but Darkwaters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkwaters misses the target.
Servata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darkwaters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darkwaters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darkwaters misses with a wild body shot.
Darkwaters thows a body shot but no joy.
Servata blocks a jab.
Darkwaters tries a low kick but Servata avoids it.
Servata checks a low kick from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters throws a hook to the side of Servata's head but Servata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darkwaters swings widly with a right hand

and Servata counters with a shoot takedown. Darkwaters fights it but they end up in guard.
Darkwaters pulls Servata in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Servata is looking to work some ground and pound but Darkwaters has wrist control.
Darkwaters has Servata pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Servata works over Darkwaters with some ground and pound from guard.
Servata wants to pass the guard but Darkwaters is keeping the position.
Servata being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jae Darkwaters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Darkwaters.
Darkwaters throws a right hand that misses

so Servata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Servata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Darkwaters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Servata throws and elbow that misses. Darkwaters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Servata's guard. Nice move by Darkwaters!
Servata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darkwaters's guard.
Servata won't allow Darkwaters to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Servata thows a big elbow that misses.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darkwaters controls Servata momentarily but Servata frees himself.
Servata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Servata throws a strike but Darkwaters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Servata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Servata keeping moving, preventing Darkwaters from controlling successfully.
Darkwaters passes Servata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Servata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darkwaters tries to stand but Servata is controlling from the bottom.
Servata wants to sweep but no luck.
Servata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters advances position into side control!
Servata gets back to half guard.
Darkwaters is trying to control. Servata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkwaters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Servata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Servata is breathing heavily.
Servata wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters wants to free his trapped foot but Servata is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Darkwaters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Servata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darkwaters postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Servata has a closed guard, preventing Darkwaters from standing up.
Servata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Darkwaters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Servata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Servata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darkwaters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Servata.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darkwaters, right into the meat.
Darkwaters cracks Servata with an open hand slap.
Darkwaters lands a jab.
Darkwaters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Servata misses with a left hand
and Darkwaters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Darkwaters.
Jae Darkwaters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Servata misses.
Darkwaters swinging wildly here.
Jae Darkwaters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Servata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Darkwaters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darkwaters controls Servata momentarily but Servata frees himself.
Darkwaters managing to control the position.
Servata postures up in Darkwaters's guard and throws a big left but Darkwaters blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servata preventing the sweep.
Johnny Servata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darkwaters is trying to keep Servata in close.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Servata chips away with some ground and pound.
Servata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Servata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Servata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Servata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Servata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkwaters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Servata is trying to get back to full guard.
Servata trying to control from the bottom.
Darkwaters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Darkwaters stands and steps away. Servata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters throws a right hand that misses
and Servata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Darkwaters does it's job there.
Darkwaters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Servata.
Servata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Servata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Servata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darkwaters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darkwaters lands a really nice looking cross but Servata seems unphased.
Servata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darkwaters as he avoids it easily.
Servata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darkwaters!
Darkwaters misses with a double jab

so Servata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jae Darkwaters.
I think Darkwaters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Darkwaters!