PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terence Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Watkins (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.

Weiss
vs
Watkins

194 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Terence Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weiss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watkins is in Weiss's guard.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Watkins manages to pass to side control.
Weiss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weiss tries to get out of the position.

Watkins is working for a kimura but Weiss is defending it quite comfortably.
Weiss is in trouble now - Watkins has advanced to mount!
Watkins dominating with strikes here.
Weiss is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Watkins wants to finish this one by submission but Weiss is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Watkins.
Weiss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Watkins cracks Weiss with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Watkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weiss is looking to escape.
Watkins lands a big elbow.
Weiss is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Watkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Weiss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watkins on the ground.
Watkins lands a big shot there that rocks Weiss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Weiss is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Watkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weiss is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Watkins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Watkins wants to control the pace but Weiss is squirming around nicely.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet.
Watkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Watkins wants to control the pace but Weiss is squirming around nicely.
Watkins landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Watkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Weiss trying desperately to get to his feet.
Watkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Weiss taking shots to the head.
Watkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Watkins breaks from Weiss's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Watkins landing punches.
Watkins wants to control the pace but Weiss is squirming around nicely.
Watkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiss squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watkins working for a guillotine from mount but Weiss is in no mood to give up.
Watkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weiss looks a forlorn figure.
Watkins won't let Weiss get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Watkins unloading with bombs!
Weiss really wants to buck Watkins off and get back to his feet.

Watkins is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Watkins extends the arm and Weiss is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Watkins!
A relieved looking Will Watkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.