PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Mahawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mahawi
vs
Rollins

193 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Kasey Mahawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Seth Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahawi throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahawi blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Mahawi slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up with Mahawi, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes Mahawi against the cage but Mahawi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rollins throws a head kick but Mahawi moves out of range.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahawi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat.
Kasey Mahawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rollins.
Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahawi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins darts in looking for a takedown but Mahawi gets double underhooks and turns Rollins into the cage.

Rollins drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Mahawi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mahawi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rollins screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mahawi! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kasey Mahawi!