PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Artis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Artis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Watson
vs
Artis

190 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

206 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Dimestar Athletics & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lex Artis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artis fails with the takedown

and Watson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Watson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watson stays in close to Artis's body and controls the position.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Artis is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Artis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Artis's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artis has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Artis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Artis looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Artis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Artis is keeping the position for now.
Artis trying to control the position.

Artis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Artis has wrist control.
Watson stands up over Artis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Artis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson postures up.

Artis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Artis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.
Artis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Artis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Artis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Artis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Watson has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artis is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Watson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Watson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Artis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Watson wants to control but Artis is keeping him busy.

Artis looking for submissions off his back.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Artis's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artis tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson drops an elbow to the side of Artis's head.
Artis trying to control but Watson postures up.
Artis wants to get back to full guard.
Watson is looking to advance position but Artis won't allow it.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Artis is not content to let Watson control the position.
Artis is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
Watson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Artis tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Artis is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
Watson passes to full mount!
Watson wants to control the pace but Artis is squirming around nicely.
Watson avoids the attempt from Artis to control.
Artis is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Watson.
Watson blocks Artis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Artis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Artis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Artis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Artis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watson's head.
Watson gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson controls Artis momentarily but Artis frees himself.
Artis is working Watson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson is trying to control the position but Artis postures up.
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Artis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Artis throws a big right hand that misses.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Artis postures up.
Artis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watson controlling the position.
Artis throwing strikes but missing.
Artis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson controlling Artis's posture.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Artis wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson blocks the strikes from Artis.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Artis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Artis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watson passes to side control.
Watson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Artis is trying to get back to half guard.
Watson working the ground and pound from side control.

Artis is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artis taking a bit of punishment here - Watson scoring with strikes.
Artis is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Artis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Watson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Watson!