PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis has chosen Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fayden
vs
Willis

182 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
30
200 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dack Fayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Willis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willis prevents the takedown attempt.
Fayden is trying to drag Willis to the mat but Willis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willis blocks an uppercut.
Fayden is trying to break the clinch but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Willis pushes Fayden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fayden tries a body shot but Willis blocks it.
Fayden wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dack Fayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fayden wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.

Willis has Fayden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Willis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fayden tumbling to the mat - Willis dives into Fayden's guard.

Fayden working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fayden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willis trying to control but Fayden is working from the bottom.
Fayden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Fayden has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Willis preventing the sweep.
Fayden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Willis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fayden has momentary wrist control but Willis slips an elbow through the middle.
Willis trying to control but Fayden is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a couple of digs.
Willis preventing the sweep.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fayden looking for a triangle here. Willis is fighting it but it looks tight! Fayden pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Willis is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dack Fayden!
A relieved looking Dack Fayden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.