PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omicron PerseiSeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sal Watson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

PerseiSeven
vs
Watson

175 cm
20
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

173 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omicron PerseiSeven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sal Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PerseiSeven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Watson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watson stalks PerseiSeven and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into PerseiSeven's face. PerseiSeven staggers backwards, shaken.
PerseiSeven staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
PerseiSeven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson looks to land a left hand but PerseiSeven moved out of range nicely.
PerseiSeven fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omicron PerseiSeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PerseiSeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
PerseiSeven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
PerseiSeven shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
PerseiSeven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
PerseiSeven fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson scores with a jab to the head.
PerseiSeven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
PerseiSeven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
PerseiSeven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson throws a hook but PerseiSeven blocks it.
Sal Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

PerseiSeven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PerseiSeven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watson looking to control but PerseiSeven passes into half guard.
Watson is looking to escape.
PerseiSeven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
PerseiSeven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
PerseiSeven trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Watson wants to control but PerseiSeven is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

PerseiSeven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PerseiSeven with the ground and pound but Watson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Watson wants to stand up but PerseiSeven is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells PerseiSeven's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

PerseiSeven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
PerseiSeven postures up and lands a big shot to Watson's brow.
PerseiSeven connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson keeping moving, preventing PerseiSeven from controlling successfully.
Watson controls PerseiSeven momentarily but PerseiSeven frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
PerseiSeven wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst PerseiSeven is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PerseiSeven with a nice head shot there.
PerseiSeven distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PerseiSeven makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and PerseiSeven manages to pass to side control.
Watson is trying to stand back up but PerseiSeven is controlling him
Watson wants to control but PerseiSeven passes into side.

PerseiSeven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to get back to his feet.
PerseiSeven grinds an elbow into Watson's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson parries the strikes from PerseiSeven easily there. PerseiSeven is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Watson to escape.
Watson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
PerseiSeven is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
PerseiSeven cracks Watson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
PerseiSeven is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson is looking to regain half guard here but PerseiSeven keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Omicron PerseiSeven will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

PerseiSeven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
PerseiSeven staying out of range there.
Watson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
PerseiSeven dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on PerseiSeven's head and hops out.
PerseiSeven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omicron PerseiSeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson throws a hook to the side of PerseiSeven's head but PerseiSeven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson looks to throw the jab but PerseiSeven is out of range.

PerseiSeven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

PerseiSeven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Watson is trying to work for a sweep but PerseiSeven has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
PerseiSeven raining down hammerfists from mount.
PerseiSeven landing strikes from the mount and Watson is in trouble!
Watson tries to hold on but PerseiSeven postures up.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
Watson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
PerseiSeven looking to finish Watson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Watson!
Watson is trying to escape the mount.
Watson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, PerseiSeven cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PerseiSeven with the ground and pound from mount.
PerseiSeven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! PerseiSeven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by PerseiSeven.
Watson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
PerseiSeven landing punches.
PerseiSeven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
PerseiSeven unloading with bombs!
Watson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Watson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
PerseiSeven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
PerseiSeven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
PerseiSeven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven is thwarting Watson's attempts to control the position.
Watson taking some punishment here, with PerseiSeven in his half guard.
PerseiSeven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Omicron PerseiSeven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from PerseiSeven.
Watson is controlling PerseiSeven's trapped leg to prevent PerseiSeven from advancing to side control.
PerseiSeven wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.

Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
PerseiSeven trying to mount his opponent but Watson defends it.
Watson tries to kick PerseiSeven off but PerseiSeven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson tries to roll over but PerseiSeven keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to stand.
Watson tries to get to full guard but PerseiSeven has control of the leg.
Watson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
PerseiSeven with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PerseiSeven trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
PerseiSeven distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PerseiSeven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

PerseiSeven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and PerseiSeven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
PerseiSeven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omicron PerseiSeven dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Watson misses.
PerseiSeven shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

PerseiSeven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watson quickly recovers to half guard.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from PerseiSeven.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Watson is staying active underneath PerseiSeven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
PerseiSeven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watson wants to improve his position but PerseiSeven is controlling well.
PerseiSeven stops Watson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PerseiSeven working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

PerseiSeven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watson defends it well.
PerseiSeven wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.
PerseiSeven uses his free foot to push down on Watson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watson.
Watson is in a horrible position here. PerseiSeven smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Watson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
PerseiSeven landing strikes from the mount and Watson is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PerseiSeven with shots to the head and body - Watson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Watson tries to hold on but PerseiSeven pushes him away.
PerseiSeven scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Watson?
PerseiSeven is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Watson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Watson tries to hold on but PerseiSeven postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

PerseiSeven looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
PerseiSeven wants to control the pace but Watson is squirming around nicely.
PerseiSeven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
PerseiSeven landing strikes, looking to finish!
PerseiSeven won't let Watson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
PerseiSeven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
PerseiSeven won't let Watson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PerseiSeven dominating with strikes here.

PerseiSeven wants to finish this one by submission but Watson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Watson looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! PerseiSeven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
PerseiSeven landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, PerseiSeven cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Watson is rocked!
PerseiSeven lands a big elbow.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can PerseiSeven finish him?
Watson wants to try and get back to his feet.
PerseiSeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Oooooh, big shot lands for PerseiSeven! Watson is hurt baaadly! PerseiSeven is firing away with more strikes - Watson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omicron PerseiSeven!
Omicron PerseiSeven retains his welterweight title!