PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 4071 p4p, 405 weight class) and Manny Wooston (ranked 3597 p4p, 369 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jaotalaytong
vs
Wooston

182 cm
25
159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

176 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Wooston!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wooston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jaotalaytong's guard.
Wooston is standing up over Jaotalaytong. Jaotalaytong looks to escape but Wooston dives into side control.

The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jaotalaytong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wooston on the ground.
Jaotalaytong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wooston is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Wooston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wooston prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jaotalaytong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wooston lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaotalaytong wants to get back to his feet but Wooston is dominant here and he's now got Jaotalaytong's back!
Jaotalaytong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wooston throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jaotalaytong!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wooston somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooston scores with strikes from the back.

Jaotalaytong showing good submission defense here.
Wooston controls the action.
Wooston misses with an elbow to the head.

Jaotalaytong showing good submission defense here.
Wooston throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wooston slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wooston misses with a punch to the head.
Wooston misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wooston struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wooston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooston missing with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jaotalaytong won't enjoy being in this position. Wooston looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jaotalaytong is tapping - it's over boys! Wooston picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Wooston!