PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abram Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Watkins
vs
Elliott

213 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abram Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Elliott!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elliott but Elliott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Watkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elliott avoids it really well and circles away.

Elliott moves into the clinch.
Watkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elliott is looking to break free of the clinch but Watkins has double underhooks.

Watkins jumps into guard, dragging Elliott to the mat.
Elliott looking to sit in guard and control but Watkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elliott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elliott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Elliott wants to stand up but Watkins is controlling him.
Watkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elliott 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.
Watkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elliott controls Watkins momentarily but Watkins frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elliott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Watkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elliott looking to control.
Watkins landing some decent shots from guard.

Elliott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elliott controls Watkins momentarily but Watkins frees himself.
Watkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watkins throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott has a closed guard, preventing Watkins from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watkins throwing strikes but missing.
Watkins postures up and lands a big shot to Elliott's brow.
Watkins won't allow Elliott to get back to his feet.
Watkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Elliott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elliott looks winded!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watkins 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.
Watkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elliott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Watkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Elliott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Elliott has momentary wrist control but Watkins slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elliott is working an open guard so Watkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Elliott circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Elliott. No joy for Watkins on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abram Watkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Elliott has managed to clinch.
Watkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliott's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elliott's brow.
Elliott misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elliott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watkins is fending him off so far but Elliott persists. Nope, Watkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Elliott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Watkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elliott on his heels. He'll look to pass Elliott's guard now, I'm sure.
Watkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliott has wrist control.
Elliott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watkins postures up in Elliott's guard and throws a big left but Elliott blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watkins throwing strikes from guard but Elliott blocks nicely.
Elliott wants to stand up but Watkins is controlling him.
Watkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Watkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elliott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elliott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elliott!
Elliott is looking to take a break and control but Watkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elliott throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins wants to control but Elliott postures up.
Watkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Elliott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elliott.
Elliott is breathing heavily.

Elliott seems to be working for a kimura but Watkins defends the submission attempt.

Watkins kicks off Elliott and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elliott clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elliott's brow.
Elliott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elliott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watkins smiles and moves away.
Abram Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Elliott.

Elliott moves into the clinch.

Watkins lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watkins working some strikes from top position.
Watkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watkins lands a couple of elbows.
Watkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elliott wants to get back to his feet but Watkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abram Watkins!