PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Antonise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flowyn Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Antonise
vs
Waters

173 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

161 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Simon Antonise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flowyn Waters!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Waters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Waters.
A slow jab from Antonise misses its intended target.
Antonise lands a nice shot that snaps Waters's head back.
Waters tries for a takedown but Antonise circles away easily
and Antonise counters with a straight right hand.
Antonise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Simon Antonise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flowyn Waters.

Waters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Antonise looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Waters swings around for an armbar but Antonise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Waters's guard.

Waters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Antonise manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Waters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Antonise is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Antonise has escaped and now he's on top!
Waters has his hands on Antonise's head, controlling the position.

Waters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antonise is aware though and is defending well.

Antonise has gone for a leg lock! Waters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antonise's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters wants to pass the guard but Antonise is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters is looking to advance position but Antonise has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Antonise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waters looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Antonise is hanging on to Waters's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Antonise's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Waters just trying to survive but Antonise is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Antonise tightening his grip on Waters, looking for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Antonise looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Waters just trying to survive but Antonise is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Waters tries to roll but Antonise sticks to his back.
Antonise gets his hands free as Waters looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonise controlling well, preventing Waters from escaping the position.
Antonise trying to control.
Waters tries to roll but Antonise sticks to his back.

Antonise is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waters for a finish.

Antonise has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Waters is defending well but eventually Antonise manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Waters has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Antonise!
An out of breath Simon Antonise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.