PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shah Rokhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taurenizer The Allmighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rokhan
vs
The Allmighty

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shah Rokhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taurenizer The Allmighty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rokhan rushes The Allmighty and presses him up against the cage.

Rokhan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Allmighty wants to sweep here but Rokhan controlling him for the moment.
The Allmighty trying to keep a closed guard but Rokhan is proving a slippery customer.
The Allmighty keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.
Rokhan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The Allmighty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rokhan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Allmighty's guard.
The Allmighty moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokhan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rokhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rokhan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rokhan trying to control but The Allmighty is working from the bottom.

The Allmighty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rokhan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rokhan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rokhan slips nicely into half guard.
Rokhan trying to control from half guard but The Allmighty is working away.
Rokhan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rokhan tries to stand but can't do so whilst The Allmighty controls his leg.
Rokhan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Allmighty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rokhan prevents The Allmighty from improving his position.
The Allmighty looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rokhan misses with an elbow strike.
The Allmighty stops a takedown attempt from Rokhan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Allmighty letting Rokhan take a breather here.
The Allmighty is pressed up against the cage. Rokhan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Allmighty down to the mat. The Allmighty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Allmighty.
Rokhan sneaks back into half guard.
The Allmighty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Allmighty is tying to control. Rokhan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rokhan wants to control but The Allmighty is keeping busy.
Rokhan is trying to stand up here but The Allmighty is controlling him well.
Rokhan trying to control but The Allmighty postures up.
The Allmighty trying to control from half guard but Rokhan is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Allmighty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rokhan has his takedown stuffed

and The Allmighty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shah Rokhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Allmighty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rokhan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rokhan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rokhan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Allmighty tries to lock up and control but Rokhan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shah Rokhan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Allmighty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokhan to the mat! Rokhan manages to get full guard.
The Allmighty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rokhan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rokhan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rokhan wants to sweep but no luck.
Rokhan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Allmighty preventing the sweep.
The Allmighty postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rokhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Allmighty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rokhan!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokhan is squirming around, avoiding The Allmighty's attempts to control the action.

The Allmighty stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Rokhan.
Rokhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Allmighty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Allmighty trying to pass the guard but Rokhan defending well.
Rokhan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rokhan is trying to control but can't.
Rokhan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rokhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Allmighty throws a big right hand that misses.
Rokhan wants to sweep here but The Allmighty controlling him for the moment.
The Allmighty thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Allmighty with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rokhan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rokhan.
The Allmighty being controlled here, momentarily.
The Allmighty is trying to control the position but Rokhan postures up.
Rokhan trying to control the position from guard on top but The Allmighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rokhan wants to pass the guard but The Allmighty is keeping the position.
The Allmighty is trying to keep Rokhan in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Allmighty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokhan stays in close to The Allmighty's body and controls the position.

Rokhan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rokhan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Rokhan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rokhan works to advance to full mount. The Allmighty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Rokhan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rokhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokhan shoots and misses

and The Allmighty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rokhan!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shah Rokhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Allmighty looking to control but Rokhan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Allmighty misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The Allmighty punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan working to try and regain half guard.
The Allmighty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rokhan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rokhan regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rokhan wants to get back to his feet.
Rokhan wants to get back to full guard.
Rokhan trying to control but The Allmighty postures up.
The Allmighty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokhan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taurenizer The Allmighty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The Allmighty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokhan with a lazy takedown attempt

so The Allmighty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The Allmighty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rokhan keeping full guard, as The Allmighty tries to pass.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Allmighty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taurenizer The Allmighty has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokhan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Allmighty's guard.
Rokhan wants to control from the top but The Allmighty keeps moving.
Rokhan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Allmighty's guard.
The Allmighty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rokhan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Allmighty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Allmighty keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan stopping the sweep attempt from The Allmighty.
The Allmighty trying to keep a closed guard but Rokhan is proving a slippery customer.

The Allmighty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Allmighty looking for a sweep. Not yet The Allmighty, not yet.
The Allmighty keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.
Rokhan stopping the sweep attempt from The Allmighty.

The Allmighty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rokhan escapes and throws The Allmighty's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan taking a breather here.

Rokhan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rokhan trying to control the position but The Allmighty is working away.

Rokhan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Allmighty tries to improve position but can't.
The Allmighty is not content to let Rokhan control the position.
Rokhan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rokhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Allmighty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rokhan's guard.
The Allmighty tries to free his leg and advance position but Rokhan is retaining full guard.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Allmighty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rokhan's guard.
The Allmighty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rokhan's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taurenizer The Allmighty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Allmighty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taurenizer The Allmighty!