PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bennyilmari Haitarila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Colston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: California Love by 2pac and Dr.Dre. Bennyilmari Haitarila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darius Colston's chin.

Haitarila
vs
Colston

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bennyilmari Haitarila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Colston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haitarila throws a series of punches but Colston avoids them all with ease.
Bennyilmari Haitarila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Haitarila.
Haitarila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colston checks it well.
Haitarila looks to throw the jab but Colston is out of range.
Colston has a takedown stuffed.

Colston clinches with his opponent.
Haitarila tries a body shot but Colston blocks it.
Haitarila working aggressively here.

Colston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haitarila uses from the top position.
Colston looking for a sweep. Not yet Colston, not yet.
Haitarila would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haitarila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colston on the ground.
Colston trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haitarila tries to stand but Colston is controlling from the bottom.

Colston has his feet on Haitarila's thighs here. He's pushed Haitarila off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Haitarila screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Colston!