PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Duarte (ranked 3019 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Dave Watson (ranked 79 p4p, 107 weight class). Dave Watson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Duarte
vs
Watson

193 cm
23
227
8 - 6 - 0

205 cm
30
288
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Duarte tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Duarte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duarte.
Duarte with a nice calf kick.
Duarte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duarte.
Watson dives in and grabs Duarte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duarte pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
Duarte with a nice calf kick.
Duarte keeps Watson at a distance using the push kick.
Duarte scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson shoots for a takedown but Duarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Watson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duarte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duarte wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duarte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Duarte is rocked!
Watson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Duarte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duarte trying to control but Watson postures up.
Watson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Duarte is out! Watson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Watson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.