PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Water
vs
DeJesus

180 cm
23
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Bill Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sammy DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Water shoots in looking for a takedown but DeJesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Water's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeJesus has his takedown stuffed

and Water moves into the clinch.
DeJesus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Water pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Water has hold of one of DeJesus's legs. DeJesus is fighting the takedown attempt but Water gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
DeJesus keeping full guard, as Water tries to pass.
Water throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeJesus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeJesus wants to sweep but no luck.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Water wants to control from the top but DeJesus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Water drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeJesus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Water has DeJesus in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeJesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeJesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Water on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Water tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Water holds on and takes a little breather.
DeJesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeJesus won't allow Water to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Water is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeJesus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

DeJesus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Water dives on top into guard.

DeJesus is looking for a triangle but Water pushes his legs off easily.

DeJesus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Water can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeJesus looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Water avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Water is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Water lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

DeJesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.

Water drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Water jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Water wants to control from the top but DeJesus keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water scoring with punches to the head and body.
Water wants to control from the top but DeJesus keeps moving.

DeJesus looking for a guillotine here but Water defends easily.

Water thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Water trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeJesus is keeping the position for now.

DeJesus looking for a triangle here. Water is fighting it but it looks tight! DeJesus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Water is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sammy DeJesus!