PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 25223 p4p, 5789 weight class) and Demarcus Walters (ranked 350 p4p, 320 weight class). Big Daddy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Daddy
vs
Walters

150 cm
19
130
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
135
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus Walters!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walters counters with a right hand to the body.
Walters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walters is looking to clinch but Daddy is avoiding it.
Daddy throws a leg kick but Walters sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walters lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walters lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
Daddy misses with a takedown
and Walters counters with a stiff right hand.

Daddy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walters to the mat! Walters manages to get full guard.
Walters wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daddy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Walters is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Daddy rolls with it to try and escape but Walters cranks on the arm and Daddy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demarcus Walters!