PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asad Uzoglivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asad Uzoglivic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ryan Gailfus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Asad Uzoglivic's chin.

Uzoglivic
vs
Gailfus

171 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asad Uzoglivic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gailfus!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzoglivic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uzoglivic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gailfus. That did some damage!
Uzoglivic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gailfus avoids it really well and circles away.
Gailfus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uzoglivic as he avoids it easily.
Gailfus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uzoglivic takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Asad Uzoglivic has been cut.

Gailfus clinches with his opponent.
Gailfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uzoglivic's efforts to push away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gailfus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uzoglivic prevents it.
Asad Uzoglivic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gailfus.
Gailfus is trying to break free.

Uzoglivic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gailfus moves into the clinch successfully.
Uzoglivic wants to break the clinch but can't.

Uzoglivic manages to break the clinch.
Asad Uzoglivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzoglivic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzoglivic has a takedown stuffed.

Uzoglivic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gailfus tries to free his leg and advance position but Uzoglivic is retaining full guard.
Gailfus stays in close to Uzoglivic's body and controls the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Gailfus wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gailfus pushes Uzoglivic up against the cage in a clinch.
Gailfus wants to stall.
Uzoglivic tries to break free but Gailfus pushes him back against the cage.
Gailfus wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gailfus drags the fight down to the ground.
Gailfus trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzoglivic throwing strikes but missing.

Gailfus working for a triangle but Uzoglivic defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gailfus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gailfus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gailfus is trying to control the position but Uzoglivic postures up.
Uzoglivic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzoglivic postures up in Gailfus's guard and throws a big left but Gailfus blocks it.
Uzoglivic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gailfus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzoglivic scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gailfus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gailfus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Gailfus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gailfus tries for a takedown but Uzoglivic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gailfus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uzoglivic pinned against the cage. Uzoglivic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uzoglivic connects with a high kick.

Uzoglivic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gailfus works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gailfus has his feet on Uzoglivic's thighs here. He's pushed Uzoglivic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Uzoglivic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Gailfus!