PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Art (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters comes to the cage accompanied by Skillet Monster. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Waters
vs
Art

175 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
219 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, True Art!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters missing with a left hand there. Art was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Art changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Waters looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Art crashes against the mat.
Art creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Waters sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ground and pound from Art seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Art decides to stand back up. Art steps back and let's Waters get back to his feet.
Art uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waters.
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Art.
Art fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Waters avoids it really well and circles away.
Art goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A lazy left from Waters finds it's target.
Waters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Art was well out of range. Poor timing from Waters.
Art gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Waters finds it's target.
Art ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waters scores with a body shot.
Art looks gassed!
Art doesn't manage to clinch there - Waters circles away.
Waters misses with a wild body shot.
Art fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Waters avoids it really well and circles away.
Art shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True Art.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters throws a big shot that misses.
Waters looks to land a left hand but Art moved out of range nicely.
Art misses with an uppercut. Waters saw that one coming.
Waters just misses with a punch to the body.
Art shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Waters sprawls well. Waters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Art gets slowly back to his feet.
Waters connects with the punch.
Art tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Art somewhat.
Waters throws a shot from downtown. Art moves away and avoids it.
Waters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Art is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Art.
Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters misses with a looping left.
Art moves away from the strike by Waters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters stuffs the takedown.
Art slips a jab from Waters.
Waters checks a low kick from Art.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Art.
Waters throws a jab but it's blocked by Art.
Waters misses with a body shot.
Waters scores with a shot to the body.
Art steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waters.
Waters throws a lazy right hand but Art sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters looks to land a left hand but Art moved out of range nicely.
Art steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waters.
Joe Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Art misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Waters misses its intended target.
Waters lands an overhand right.
Art throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waters misses with a hook.
Waters throws a jab but it's blocked by Art.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Art slips under a jab.
Art avoids the body shot from Waters.
True Art seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Art moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Waters paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Art ducks under a wild hook from Waters.
Waters swings for the body but Art moves out of range.
Waters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Waters misses.

Art drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Art trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Art postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Art won't allow Waters to sweep him here.
Waters is trying to keep Art in close.
Art loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Art with a nice head shot there.
Art throws a strike but Waters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Waters is looking to stand up but Art won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Waters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Art is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Waters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters circling - Waters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Art tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Art somewhat.
Art pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Art was well out of range. Poor timing from Waters.
Joe Waters is winning the standup battle so far.
Waters misses with an uppercut.
Waters missing with a left hand there. Art was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Art closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waters circles away.
Waters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Art.
Waters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Art scores with a jab. Waters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waters misses with an uppercut. Art saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Art at a distance.
Art is breathing heavily.
Art displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waters throws out the jab.
Jab by Waters.
Waters thows a body shot but no joy.
Art uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waters.
Waters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Art stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Art moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Art.
Waters scores with a crisp jab that stopped Art in his tracks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Art.
Waters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Art throws a strike aimed at the side of Waters's head but Waters avoids it well.
Art throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Waters works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Waters trying to hold on to Art's head to control him but Art postures up.
Art thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Art throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Art thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Art.
Art is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.

Art gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Art moves out of range of the strikes.
Waters throws a hook but Art avoids it easily.
Art changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Art manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True Art.
Waters throws a hook but Art avoids it easily.
True Art is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters throws a hook but Art avoids it easily.
Waters misses with an uppercut.
Waters cracks Art with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waters is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Art's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Waters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Art manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Art defending well as Waters loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Art is defended easily by Waters.
Art is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Waters throws the left hand but Art avoids the punch easily.
Waters paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Waters misses with a wild body shot.
Waters with a hook.
Art avoids the body shot from Waters.
Art slips under a jab from Waters.
Art lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waters circles away quickly and effectively.
Art uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Art steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waters.
Waters scores with a jab to the body.
Art takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Art displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waters throws out the jab.
Art needs to keep his hands up - Waters had a free shot at his head there.
Waters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Art.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Art moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off.
Art throws a chopping leg kick but Waters manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Waters connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Art moves out of range of the strikes.
Waters lands with a straight right. Art didn't see that one coming.
Waters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waters. Art does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waters lands a body shot.
A jab from Waters misses.
Art fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Waters is out of range.
Art takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Art slips a jab from Waters.
Waters throws a hook but Art avoids it easily.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Art can do to turn this around?
Art moves out of range of the strikes.
Art looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Waters as Art shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Waters dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Waters jabs Art right on the nose. Art blinks but takes it well.
Art dives in and grabs Waters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes down on Art's head and hops out.
Art uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waters.
Art is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Art.
Waters's corner calls for a 1-2. Waters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waters lands the left hand.
Waters misses with a hook. Art ducked under it nicely.
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but Art is just out of range.
Art is looking to clinch.
Art throws a series of punches but Waters moves out of range.
Art takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Art.
Waters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Art.
Art misses with the combination.
Art misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Waters misses.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Art uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waters.
Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Art sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Art decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Art missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Waters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Art.
Waters is looking for a sweep. Art is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Art sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Waters trying to hold on to Art's head to control him but Art postures up.
Art thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waters's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Art throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
Art thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters is looking for a sweep. Art is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Art working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Waters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Art has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Art throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Waters trying to control here.
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Art.
Art throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Art seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Art thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waters's head.
Art missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Art thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Waters to regain full guard.
Waters trying to control the position.
Art throws a big right hand that misses.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Art throws a strike but Waters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Waters is looking to stand up but Art won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waters trying to control the position from guard on top but Art is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Art scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Art uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waters.
Art tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Art.
Waters throws the left hand but Art avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Art.
Joe Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True Art.
Waters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waters throws the left hand but Art avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Waters misses its intended target.
Art is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
True Art has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Waters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waters misses the shot to the body.
Art takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Waters, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Waters!