PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Game- Motorhead. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Watanabe
vs
Singh

177 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Singh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Watanabe lands a head kick. Singh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Sher Singh has been cut.
Watanabe throws a head kick that misses

and Singh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Watanabe!

Singh looking to secure an arm triangle but Watanabe defends it well.

Singh has hold of Watanabe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Watanabe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Singh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Watanabe is surviving well by controlling Singh's body position as best he can.
Watanabe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Singh is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.

Singh seems to be looking for submissions.

Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watanabe is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.

Singh seems to be looking for submissions.

Singh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watanabe defends it well.

Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watanabe is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
Watanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watanabe is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
Watanabe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Singh has gone for a leg lock! Watanabe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Singh's guard.

Singh has an active guard here but Watanabe has managed to pass into half guard.
Singh looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh won't allow Watanabe to pass to mount.

Singh looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Singh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Singh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watanabe passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Singh actively working from the bottom here.

Watanabe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Singh.
Watanabe wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Singh is looking to reverse the position.
Singh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wanderlei Watanabe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sher Singh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Watanabe leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watanabe throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.

Singh gets the takedown into side control.
Watanabe can't do much from the bottom here.

Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Singh tries for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
Watanabe wants to get back to his feet.
Singh is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is looking to reverse the position.

Singh tries for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.
Watanabe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Watanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Singh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Singh stops Watanabe from getting back to his feet.

Singh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Singh is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Watanabe wants to get back to full guard.

Singh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watanabe has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watanabe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Singh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Watanabe wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watanabe is trying to keep Singh in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Singh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watanabe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watanabe has escaped and now he's on top!
Singh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Singh is looking for a triangle but Watanabe pushes his legs off easily.

Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watanabe stands and throws Singh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Watanabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Singh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Singh looks to move to half guard but instead Watanabe has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wanderlei Watanabe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sher Singh's cut.
That's time! Watanabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Watanabe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watanabe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Singh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Singh is trying to work for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.

Singh is working for a submission of some sort.

Singh is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.

Singh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watanabe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying is best to control the position here.
Watanabe trying to control but Singh postures up.
Watanabe is trying to stand up here but Singh is controlling him well.

Singh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Singh is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.

Singh is working for a submission of some sort.
Watanabe is trying to stand.

That's two 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.

Singh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watanabe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singh.

Singh is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.

Singh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Watanabe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singh pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watanabe is trying to stand back up but Singh is controlling him

Watanabe is defending against the submission attempts here by Singh.
Singh tries to pass to full mount but Watanabe defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watanabe pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control.
Singh tries to pass to full mount but Watanabe defends it.

Singh is trying to work for a kimura but Watanabe is defending well.

Singh is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
Watanabe is looking to escape.
Watanabe tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Singh is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
Watanabe is looking to control Singh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watanabe avoid being mounted?
Watanabe moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watanabe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight for Sher Singh!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sher Singh!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Sher Singh!

Sher Singh wins by unanimous decision!