PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between cory williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximux Rockobilitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

williams
vs
Rockobilitus

196 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 Helsinki, cory williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximux Rockobilitus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockobilitus tries to clinch up.

Rockobilitus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
williams wants to stand up but Rockobilitus is controlling him.
Rockobilitus is looking to work some ground and pound but williams has wrist control.
williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
williams is trying to keep Rockobilitus in close.
williams is really struggling to control Rockobilitus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rockobilitus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rockobilitus stopping the sweep attempt from williams.
williams is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockobilitus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
williams fails with the takedown

and Rockobilitus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rockobilitus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. williams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rockobilitus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximux Rockobilitus!