PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogueo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Waugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Waugh struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boss
vs
Waugh

179 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rogueo Boss!
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, Phil Waugh!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waugh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.
Waugh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Waugh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Waugh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rogueo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Waugh.
Waugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Waugh fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waugh fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Waugh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Waugh feints and as Boss raises his hands in defense, Waugh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Waugh looks winded!
Boss is trying to keep Waugh in close.
Waugh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss wants to sweep here but Waugh controlling him for the moment.
Boss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boss tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boss holds on and takes a little breather.

Waugh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waugh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waugh stopping the sweep attempt from Boss.

Waugh drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Waugh off! Waugh jumps back into Boss's guard.
Boss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boss has Waugh pulled in close to control his posture.

Waugh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waugh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waugh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Waugh stands and throws Boss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boss is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waugh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boss, who protects the arm well.
Boss tries to bench press Waugh off him but Waugh keeps the position.
Boss can't do much from the bottom here.
Boss tries to bench press Waugh off him but Waugh keeps the position.
Boss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waugh on the ground.

Waugh is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Boss is trying to escape and Waugh transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Boss is forced to tap! Nice work there by Waugh! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Waugh!