PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodeo Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Joe
vs
Wellman Iii

186 cm
25
191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodeo Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Wellman Iii!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellman Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Joe counters with a shoot takedown. Wellman Iii fights it but they end up in guard.
Joe wants to control from the top but Wellman Iii keeps moving.
Wellman Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wellman Iii wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joe is looking for a kimura here.

Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Wellman Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Iii is looking to improve his position.

Joe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wellman Iii wants to get back to full guard but Joe has mounted him!

Joe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wellman Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wellman Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joe quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Joe but it's paid off an Wellman Iii is forced to tap! Nice work by Joe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodeo Joe!
A less than humble Rodeo Joe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.