PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Josslin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravishing Joaquin (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.

Josslin
vs
Joaquin

188 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Josslin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ravishing Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Josslin.
Josslin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Ravishing Joaquin has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Josslin.
Joaquin shoots and misses

and Josslin moves into the clinch.

Josslin pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joaquin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joaquin won't allow Josslin to sweep him here.
Josslin is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josslin trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steven Josslin.
Josslin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joaquin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Josslin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Josslin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joaquin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Josslin darts in looking for a takedown but Joaquin gets double underhooks and turns Josslin into the cage.

Josslin breaks the clinch.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Josslin but Josslin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joaquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Josslin defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin shoots in but Josslin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joaquin swats away the attempt to clinch by Josslin.
Joaquin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Josslin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Josslin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joaquin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Josslin rushes Joaquin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joaquin looking for a takedown.

Josslin tightens his grip and picks Joaquin up, before dumping him to the ground. Joaquin manages to land in guard.
Josslin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joaquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Josslin preventing the sweep.

Joaquin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Josslin doesn't defend quickly enough and Joaquin has managed to lock this one up! Can Josslin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Joaquin on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ravishing Joaquin!