PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Watson Sr (ranked 5421 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Yong (ranked 6699 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Watson Sr
vs
Yong

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

172 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Watson Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Yong!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson Sr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Watson Sr moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson Sr content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Watson Sr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yong uses from the top position.

Watson Sr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yong tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson Sr is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Watson Sr has his hands on Yong's head, controlling the position.

Yong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson Sr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yong has managed to get both his arms back between Watson Sr's legs - danger averted.
Yong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson Sr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Watson Sr looking for a guillotine here but Yong defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Watson Sr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Watson Sr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watson Sr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Yong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yong wants it to stay on the feet.
Watson Sr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yong circles away.

Watson Sr rushes Yong and presses him up against the cage.
Yong wants to take the fight to the mat but Watson Sr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yong tries to pull guard but Watson Sr won't allow it.
Yong can't break the clinch.
Yong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watson Sr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kevin Watson Sr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Yong.
Yong looking for a takedown.
Watson Sr is looking to break free of the clinch but Yong has double underhooks.
Yong wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Yong's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yong tries to circle away but Watson Sr has him pinned against the cage.
Watson Sr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Watson Sr wants to take the fight to the mat but Yong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Watson Sr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yong is trying to break free.
Yong tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson Sr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson Sr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yong.
Watson Sr is trying to break free.
Watson Sr tries to break free but Yong pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watson Sr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watson Sr'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.
Yong is trying to break the clinch but Watson Sr has him pressed against the cage.
Yong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yong is trying to drag Watson Sr to the mat but Watson Sr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watson Sr tries for a takedown but Yong manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson Sr is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Watson Sr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson Sr is trying to break the clinch but Yong has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Watson Sr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yong tries to clinch but Watson Sr moves out of range.
Watson Sr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yong.
Watson Sr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yong can do to turn this around?
Watson Sr shoots in looking for a takedown. Yong tries to sprawl out of it but Watson Sr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kevin Watson Sr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yong as he jumps to the side.

Watson Sr closes the distance and pushes Yong back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong wants to get back to striking at distance but Watson Sr won't allow it.
Watson Sr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Watson Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson Sr's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watson Sr jumps into guard, dragging Yong to the mat.
Watson Sr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Yong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yong looking to sit in guard and control but Watson Sr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson Sr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yong wants to hit a switch here but Watson Sr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yong there!

Watson Sr wants to finish this one by submission but Yong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Watson Sr.
Yong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Watson Sr breaks from Yong's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson Sr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Watson Sr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yong to take his back!
Watson Sr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Watson Sr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Watson Sr tightening his grip on Yong, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Watson Sr.
Watson Sr throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Watson Sr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Watson Sr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Yong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Watson Sr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Yong tries to keep at a distance but Watson Sr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watson Sr has him pressed against the cage.
Yong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson Sr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson Sr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yong stops a takedown attempt from Watson Sr.
Yong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watson Sr prevents it.
Yong fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson Sr is looking for a takedown.
Watson Sr missing with knees to the body.
Watson Sr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watson Sr smiles and moves away.
Kevin Watson Sr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Yong.
Yong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson Sr.
Yong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson Sr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yong wants it to stay on the feet.

Yong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson Sr did well to prevent Yong getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson Sr gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Watson Sr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Yong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.

Yong manages to break the clinch.
Watson Sr shoots in looking for a takedown. Yong tries to sprawl out of it but Watson Sr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson Sr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson Sr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick from Yong lands but Watson Sr takes it in his stride.
Yong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson Sr scores with a three punch combo!
Watson Sr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson Sr tries to clinch up.
Watson Sr tries a low kick but Yong avoids it.
Yong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson Sr as he avoids it easily.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yong but Yong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson Sr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yong.

Watson Sr clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson Sr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watson Sr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yong goes for a takedown attempt but Watson Sr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watson Sr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yong defends well and Watson Sr ends up having to push Yong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Watson Sr darts in and clinches Yong up against the cage.
Yong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Yong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alex Yong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Watson Sr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Watson Sr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson Sr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Watson Sr!