PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonaka Watawaka (ranked 4533 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Rose (ranked 7770 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Rose is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Watawaka
vs
Rose

185 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Fanatic Inc.

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tonaka Watawaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Rose!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watawaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watawaka.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watawaka smiles and moves away.

Watawaka closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.

Rose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rose is trying to control the position but Watawaka postures up.

Watawaka is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rose has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Watawaka is looking to defend but Rose has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Watawaka! Rose pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Watawaka taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Rose!