PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rocha (ranked 3087 p4p, 2264 weight class) and Klas Wallin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klas Wallin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rocha
vs
Wallin

184 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
176
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klas Wallin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wallin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rocha to the mat! Rocha manages to get full guard.
Wallin distracts Rocha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to control the position but Wallin postures up.
Wallin throwing strikes from guard but Rocha blocks nicely.
Rocha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rocha has his foot on Wallin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallin works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocha keeping full guard, as Wallin tries to pass.

Rocha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Wallin looking to improve position, pressing down on Rocha's thigh with his hand. Rocha seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Wallin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Wallin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rocha picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Rocha!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Rocha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.