PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Rombola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Goutzioulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rombola
vs
Goutzioulis

158 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Rombola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Goutzioulis !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goutzioulis shoots and misses

and Rombola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rombola.
Rombola won't allow Goutzioulis to get back to his feet.
Rombola throwing strikes but missing.

Goutzioulis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Goutzioulis misses with a takedown

and Rombola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rombola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rombola trying to control the position from guard on top but Goutzioulis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rombola is looking to stand up but Goutzioulis won't let him.
Rombola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goutzioulis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rombola dives into side control.
Goutzioulis is trying to get back to half guard.
Rombola trying to control the position but Goutzioulis is working away.
Rombola really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rombola is working Goutzioulis over with some ground and pound from side control.

Rombola stands up.
Goutzioulis misses with a takedown

and Rombola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rombola.
Vince Rombola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Goutzioulis .
Rombola trying to control the position from guard on top but Goutzioulis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goutzioulis wants to stand and escape but Rombola is having none of it.
Rombola works over Goutzioulis with some ground and pound from guard.
Goutzioulis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rombola is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rombola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goutzioulis is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rombola stands up and waves to Goutzioulis to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rombola looking to score a takedown here. Goutzioulis is defending well but Rombola drives through and ends up in Goutzioulis 's guard.
Goutzioulis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goutzioulis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rombola's guard.
Goutzioulis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goutzioulis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rombola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rombola is trying to control the position but Goutzioulis postures up.
Goutzioulis distracts Rombola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goutzioulis throwing strikes but missing.
Rombola keeping moving, preventing Goutzioulis from controlling successfully.
Goutzioulis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goutzioulis connects with a couple of short punches.
Goutzioulis distracts Rombola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rombola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rombola is breathing heavily.
Goutzioulis is in close to Rombola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rombola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rombola tries to get out of the position.
Goutzioulis postures up in Rombola's guard and throws a big left but Rombola blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goutzioulis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goutzioulis wants to control from the top but Rombola keeps moving.
Rombola wants to control but Goutzioulis passes easily into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goutzioulis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goutzioulis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goutzioulis content to control rather than advance.
Rombola taking some punishment here, with Goutzioulis in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goutzioulis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rombola defending well though.
Goutzioulis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rombola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Vince Rombola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rombola is looking to clinch but Goutzioulis is avoiding it.

Goutzioulis dives in and scores a takedown into Rombola's guard.
Rombola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goutzioulis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goutzioulis looking to pass the guard.
Rombola trying to control the position.
Goutzioulis trying to control but Rombola is working from the bottom.
Goutzioulis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rombola kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Justin Goutzioulis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rombola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rombola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goutzioulis .

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goutzioulis .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goutzioulis is looking to take a break and control but Rombola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goutzioulis working the ground and pound but Rombola is defending the strikes.
Goutzioulis throws a strike aimed at the side of Rombola's head but Rombola avoids it well.
Goutzioulis lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goutzioulis is working Rombola over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goutzioulis lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rombola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Goutzioulis stands up and beckons Rombola to his feet.
Goutzioulis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rombola as he jumps to the side.
Justin Goutzioulis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goutzioulis has a takedown stuffed.
Vince Rombola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Goutzioulis .

Rombola scores with a takedown into Goutzioulis 's guard.

Goutzioulis has his feet on Rombola's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goutzioulis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rombola as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goutzioulis tries to sprawl but Rombola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goutzioulis wants to get back to his feet.

Rombola seems to be looking for submissions.
Goutzioulis is trying to stand.
Rombola trying to control from half guard but Goutzioulis is working away.

Goutzioulis kicks Rombola off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Rombola as Goutzioulis shoots in.

Rombola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rombola decides to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goutzioulis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rombola swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goutzioulis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rombola avoids it really well and circles away.

Rombola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rombola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rombola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Goutzioulis pushes Rombola off and gets back to his feet.

Goutzioulis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rombola prevents the takedown attempt.
Goutzioulis is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Goutzioulis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Goutzioulis shoots and misses

and Rombola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rombola wants to control from the top but Goutzioulis keeps moving.

Rombola stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rombola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Rombola closes the distance and clinches.
Goutzioulis scores with a shot to the side of Rombola's head.

Rombola pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goutzioulis cracks Rombola with a solid left hand.
Goutzioulis trying to control but Rombola is working from the bottom.
Goutzioulis won't allow Rombola to get back to his feet.
Goutzioulis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goutzioulis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goutzioulis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goutzioulis forces his way into half guard.
Goutzioulis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goutzioulis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rombola wants to control but Goutzioulis is keeping busy.
Rombola punching from the bottom.
Goutzioulis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rombola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goutzioulis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rombola!
Rombola wants to control but Goutzioulis is having none of it.
Goutzioulis looking to finish Rombola with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rombola!
Rombola working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goutzioulis lands a big elbow.
Goutzioulis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goutzioulis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Goutzioulis looking to finish Rombola with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rombola!
Goutzioulis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rombola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goutzioulis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rombola is bucking up trying to escape but Goutzioulis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goutzioulis breaks from Rombola's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goutzioulis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rombola?
Rombola is in a horrible position here. Goutzioulis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Rombola is rocked!
Goutzioulis loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rombola scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Goutzioulis land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Goutzioulis stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Goutzioulis !