PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Issac Promise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximux Rockobilitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Issac Promise has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Promise
vs
Rockobilitus

165 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Issac Promise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximux Rockobilitus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockobilitus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Promise as he jumps to the side.
Rockobilitus lands a high kick!
Promise tries for a takedown but Rockobilitus circles away easily

and Rockobilitus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rockobilitus.

Promise working for a triangle but Rockobilitus defends it easily.

Promise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockobilitus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Promise has a closed guard, preventing Rockobilitus from standing up.
Rockobilitus passes Promise's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Promise is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rockobilitus pulls his head out easily.
Promise is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockobilitus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockobilitus's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Promise is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Promise is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Promise is breathing heavily.

Promise is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rockobilitus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rockobilitus looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Promise is persistently looking for the submission but Rockobilitus is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockobilitus turns into Promise and is now in his guard.
Promise manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rockobilitus has given up his back. Will we see Promise going for some submissions?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Promise is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rockobilitus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Promise is working for a rear naked choke. Rockobilitus is not defending it well and Promise has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rockobilitus refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rockobilitus's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Issac Promise!