PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bane Baphomet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and H Heinz Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). H Heinz Roosevelt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Baphomet
vs
H Heinz Roosevelt

181 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Infliction Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bane Baphomet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, H Heinz Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baphomet shoots in looking for a takedown. Roosevelt tries to sprawl out of it but Baphomet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roosevelt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baphomet lands a left and a right that sends Roosevelt crashing to the canvas! Baphomet dives into mount looking to finish!

Roosevelt is rocked!
Roosevelt is trying to stand but he's just given Baphomet his back.
Roosevelt is still in real trouble! Can Baphomet finish him?
Roosevelt trying to get back to his feet but Baphomet is in full control for now.
Roosevelt seems to have recovered his senses.
A lull in the action here.
Roosevelt is trying to stand back up.

Roosevelt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baphomet struggling to land strikes to the head as Roosevelt covers up.
Roosevelt covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Roosevelt is trying to get back to his feet but Baphomet has full control of the position and if anything, Roosevelt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baphomet's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roosevelt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Baphomet.
Roosevelt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baphomet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Baphomet is looking for the choke from the back position but Roosevelt is controlling his hands well.

Baphomet looking for the RNC.
Baphomet is breathing heavily.

Roosevelt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baphomet's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roosevelt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Baphomet gets his way!
Roosevelt wants to get back to his feet.

Baphomet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roosevelt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roosevelt for a finish.
Roosevelt covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baphomet is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Roosevelt looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Baphomet working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Roosevelt as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Baphomet!

Baphomet is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roosevelt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Baphomet working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Roosevelt is doing well to defend. Baphomet seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Roosevelt is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bane Baphomet!