PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Watson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Santos
vs
Watson

188 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Watson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Watson isn't that keen on the idea.
Watson controlling the pace for now.
Santos tries to control the position but Watson now has his back.
Watson keeps control of the position as Santos tries to break free.
Watson controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Watson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
Watson biding his time, controlling Santos.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watson is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off.
Santos can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is trying to break free.
Watson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Santos trying to control the action but Watson just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Watson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Santos is in real trouble here. Watson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Santos is tapping out! Watson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Watson!
A relieved looking Steve Watson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.