PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Delaware (ranked 4349 p4p, 481 weight class) and Tonaka Watawaka (ranked 4382 p4p, 485 weight class). Watawaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Native American Flute & Drums kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Delaware
vs
Watawaka

180 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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, Rufus Delaware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tonaka Watawaka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watawaka instigates a clinch.
Watawaka lands a body shot.
Watawaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watawaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delaware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watawaka's elbow.
Delaware misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Watawaka.
Watawaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaware backwards.
Watawaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Watawaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Rufus Delaware has been cut.
Watawaka digs a right hand into Delaware's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delaware's gas tank.
Watawaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delaware definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watawaka stalls.
Delaware is trying to stall.
Watawaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaware wants a takedown.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Watawaka.
A short right from Watawaka on the inside.

Delaware is rocked!
Delaware misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Delaware is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watawaka lands a body shot.
Watawaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watawaka has Delaware pressed against the ropes.
Delaware seems to have got his legs back now.
Watawaka slowing the pace effectively.
Delaware is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watawaka is keeping busy.
Watawaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delaware backwards.
Watawaka lands a shot to the body.
Watawaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Watawaka.
Watawaka blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Watawaka.
Delaware is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaware misses with a punch on the inside.
Watawaka dodges an elbow strike from Delaware.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Watawaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delawares head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watawaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watawaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaware backwards.
Nice body punch from Watawaka.
A right hand to the body from Watawaka.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Delaware takes a shot to the head.
Watawaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watawaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watawaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delaware.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watawaka leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watawaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Watawaka.
Watawaka holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watawaka digs a right hand underneath Delaware's ribcage. Delaware let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Watawaka.
Nice body punch from Watawaka - that landed with a thud.
Watawaka has Delaware pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Watawaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watawaka lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Watawaka.
Watawaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Delaware with a big uppercut! Delaware tries to clinch up but Watawaka pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Delaware to the mat! Delaware covers up and Watawaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tonaka Watawaka!
Tonaka Watawaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.