PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 2072 p4p, 3732 weight class) and Julio Balestrin (ranked 291 p4p, 486 weight class). Julio Balestrin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Job
vs
Balestrin

179 cm
25
165
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
182
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Balestrin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Job throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balestrin was covering up waiting for the punch and Job finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balestrin is controlling Job's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
Balestrin keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Balestrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balestrin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job connects with a couple of short punches.
Job lands a couple of digs.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.

Job drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Job as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Balestrin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Job! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Odd Job!
Odd Job retains his welterweight title!