SFC120: Evil VS Agalactaciae! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Dominator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabota comes into the arena with Its Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sabota
vs
Dominator

165 cm
30
152 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

175 cm
30
146 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Sabota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Dominator!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabota blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Dominator with a jab.
Dominator throws a head kick that misses.
Dominator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabota at a distance.
Dominator lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dominator throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dominator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Sabota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dominator napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sabota throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sabota working the strikes but Dominator uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabota throws a strike but Dominator avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dominator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabota throws a strike but Dominator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sabota manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Sabota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dominator napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dominator parries the strikes from Sabota easily there. Sabota is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dominator to escape.
Sabota fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dominator gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabota throws a strike but Dominator avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sabota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dominator wants to stand up but Sabota is controlling him.
Dominator working a defensive guard but Sabota manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabota throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sabota stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabota misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Dominator.
Dominator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dominator throws a head kick that half lands.
Dominator misses with the combination.
Dominator lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dominator lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sabota will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Dominator.
Dominator scores with a decent looking hook.

Sabota looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sabota throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominator looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominator, not yet.
Sabota chips away with some ground and pound.
Sabota throws an elbow that misses. Dominator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabota's guard. Nice move by Dominator!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Sabota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dominator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sabota doesn't seem bothered though.
Sabota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sabota avoids the head kick by Dominator.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominator goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator has a closed guard, preventing Sabota from standing up.
Sabota throws an elbow that misses. Dominator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabota's guard. Nice move by Dominator!
Dominator won't allow Sabota to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sabota is wriggling around but Dominator manages to pass to half guard.
Dominator has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabota is trying to stand up.

Sabota bucks up and throws Dominator to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator lands with a slapping head kick.
Dominator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Sabota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dominator is trying to defend but Sabota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sabota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dominator defending well though.
Dominator regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sabota.
Dominator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabota postures up.
Sabota throwing strikes from guard but Dominator blocks nicely.
Sabota with a nice head shot there.
Sabota throws a strike but Dominator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Sabota dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dominator lands a high kick!
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick and Sabota moves out of range easily.
Dominator throws a head kick that half lands.
Dominick Dominator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dominator feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sabota's calf.

Sabota feints and as Dominator raises his hands in defense, Sabota changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sabota throws a strike but Dominator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sabota pushes Dominator off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabota on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Sabota shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sabota showed some decent athleticism there.
Sabota with the ground and pound but Dominator uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sabota throws an elbow that misses. Dominator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabota's guard. Nice move by Dominator!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator won't allow Sabota to get back to his feet.

Sabota scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabota.
Dominator throws a head kick but Sabota moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabota.
Sabota takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Dominator tenderised Sabota's leg. Sabota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dominator throws a body kick that misses.

Sabota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominator was covering up waiting for the punch and Sabota finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sabota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peter Sabota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabota.
Sabota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sabota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dominator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sabota working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dominator's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabota scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sabota looking to sit in guard and control but Dominator gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dominick Dominator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sabota pushes Dominator off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Sabota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sabota, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Sabota!
Peter Sabota took some time post fight to say the following; 'That W is for my daughter!, take care honey.. Your daddy loves you.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan comes to the cage accompanied by Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. Pohjanala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Hard as a Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gamburyan
vs
Pohjanala

165 cm
34
159 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

168 cm
36
157 lbs
25 - 24 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan defending well as Pohjanala loads up on a big left hand.
Pohjanala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gamburyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pohjanala slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamburyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamburyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Gamburyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown but Pohjanala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamburyan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamburyan shoots in and drives through. Pohjanala sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pohjanala pushes Gamburyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gamburyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pohjanala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gamburyan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pohjanala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamburyan has had enough of the clinch but Pohjanala keeps him there for the moment.
Pohjanala lands an elbow that stopped Gamburyan in his tracks for a moment.
Pohjanala lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Gamburyan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pohjanala trying to hold on to Gamburyan's head to control him but Gamburyan postures up.
Gamburyan thows a huge punch but Pohjanala dodges it nicely.
Pohjanala is controlling Gamburyan's trapped leg to prevent Gamburyan from advancing to side control.

Gamburyan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pohjanala sees it coming and defends easily.
Pohjanala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamburyan is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamburyan is keen to just control but Pohjanala is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan slows the pace down in half guard.

Pohjanala actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Gamburyan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Gamburyan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gamburyan wants to control but Pohjanala is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamburyan trying to mount his opponent but Pohjanala defends it.
Gamburyan is trying to control. Pohjanala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala wants to control but Gamburyan is keeping busy.

Gamburyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gamburyan slows the pace down in half guard.
Pohjanala trying to control but Gamburyan postures up.
Gamburyan is controlling the pace.
Gamburyan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manvel Gamburyan.
Gamburyan has a takedown stuffed.
Manvel Gamburyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamburyan closes the distance and clinches up with Pohjanala, looking for a takedown. Gamburyan pushes Pohjanala against the cage but Pohjanala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamburyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pohjanala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pohjanala lands a lovely overhand right.
Pohjanala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manvel Gamburyan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pohjanala swings for the body but Gamburyan moves out of range.
Gamburyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pohjanala stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamburyan. Gamburyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamburyan shoots in for a double leg but Pohjanala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pohjanala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamburyan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gamburyan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pohjanala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gamburyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pohjanala wants to control from the top but Gamburyan keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kustaa Pohjanala has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gamburyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gamburyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pohjanala circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pohjanala connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Pohjanala finds it's target.
Gamburyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pohjanala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pohjanala stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
Pohjanala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamburyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pohjanala.
Gamburyan has his takedown stuffed
and Pohjanala counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Pohjanala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala connects with a high kick.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot.
Gamburyan has his takedown stuffed
letting Pohjanala counter with a right hand.
Pohjanala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pohjanala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamburyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gamburyan shoots in but Pohjanala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pohjanala connects with a body shot.

Pohjanala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gamburyan's guard.

Pohjanala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pohjanala's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pohjanala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kustaa Pohjanala has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan is looking for a sweep.
Gamburyan wants to control but Pohjanala postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Pohjanala.

Pohjanala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pohjanala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Pohjanala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Pohjanala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gamburyan isn't going anywhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pohjanala is working to tighten is grip on Gamburyan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gamburyan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pohjanala is really squeezing tight and eventually Gamburyan passes out! Pohjanala breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kustaa Pohjanala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauron Evil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Evil
vs
Agalactaciae

210 cm
31
270 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

194 cm
34
270 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sauron Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agalactaciae defends it nicely.
Evil shoots in looking for a takedown. Agalactaciae tries to sprawl out of it but Evil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agalactaciae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Agalactaciae throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae throws a body kick that misses.
Evil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agalactaciae sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauron Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evil fails with a takedown attempt.
Evil shoots in looking for a takedown but Agalactaciae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Sauron Evil has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agalactaciae thuds his shin into the meat of Evil's side.
Evil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agalactaciae but Agalactaciae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evil is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Agalactaciae!
Agalactaciae throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evil fails with a takedown attempt.
Agalactaciae lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae lands a head kick. Evil smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Agalactaciae throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agalactaciae feints and then cracks Evil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evil down.
Agalactaciae Rushes Evil and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Evil is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Agalactaciae Piles on the pressure and Evil crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strep Agalactaciae!
A very excited looking Strep Agalactaciae made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.