PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Irus Golonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sarbanes Oxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Golonka
vs
Sarbanes Oxley

194 cm
26
187 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
182 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irus Golonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Sarbanes Oxley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golonka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Robert Sarbanes Oxley has been cut.

Golonka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sarbanes Oxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Sarbanes Oxley's guard now, I'm sure.
Golonka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sarbanes Oxley 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.
Golonka wants to pass the guard but Sarbanes Oxley is keeping the position.
Golonka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Golonka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Golonka trying to mount his opponent but Sarbanes Oxley defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Golonka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sarbanes Oxley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Golonka.
Golonka is looking to advance position but Sarbanes Oxley won't allow it.

Golonka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sarbanes Oxley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sarbanes Oxley is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Golonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sarbanes Oxley is just riding it out for now. Golonka eventually gives up the hold.

Golonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sarbanes Oxley is just riding it out for now. Golonka eventually gives up the hold.
Sarbanes Oxley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golonka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sarbanes Oxley is refusing to be controlled, as Golonka sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golonka passes to full mount!
Golonka controlling the position easily from mount.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golonka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sarbanes Oxley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sarbanes Oxley!

Golonka working for a triangle but Sarbanes Oxley defends it easily.

Golonka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golonka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sarbanes Oxley manages to get himself to full guard.
Golonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarbanes Oxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golonka looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Golonka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sarbanes Oxley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sarbanes Oxley has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Golonka working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irus Golonka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Sarbanes Oxley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Golonka shoots in but Sarbanes Oxley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golonka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golonka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarbanes Oxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Golonka somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irus Golonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Golonka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Golonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarbanes Oxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golonka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golonka preventing the sweep.
Golonka wants to control from the top but Sarbanes Oxley keeps moving.
Golonka slips nicely into half guard.
Sarbanes Oxley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Skylab Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Golonka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sarbanes Oxley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Golonka wants to work for an arm triangle but Sarbanes Oxley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Golonka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarbanes Oxley keeps working.
Golonka controlling the action here.
Golonka wants to pass the guard but Sarbanes Oxley is defending well.

Golonka seems to be working for a kimura but Sarbanes Oxley defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Golonka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Golonka is looking to stall here but Sarbanes Oxley recovers full guard.
Irus Golonka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golonka controlling from the top position.
Golonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarbanes Oxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golonka is really struggling to control Sarbanes Oxley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Golonka tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarbanes Oxley is retaining full guard.
Sarbanes Oxley keeping moving, preventing Golonka from controlling successfully.
Sarbanes Oxley keeping full guard, as Golonka tries to pass.

Golonka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sarbanes Oxley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sarbanes Oxley has escaped and now he's on top!
Golonka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irus Golonka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Sarbanes Oxley's cut.
That's time! Golonka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Golonka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarbanes Oxley as he jumps to the side.
Golonka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarbanes Oxley.
Sarbanes Oxley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sarbanes Oxley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Irus Golonka has been cut.
Sarbanes Oxley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golonka in his tracks.

Golonka is rocked!
Golonka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarbanes Oxley slips under a jab.
Robert Sarbanes Oxley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarbanes Oxley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sarbanes Oxley wants it to stay on the feet.
Sarbanes Oxley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Golonka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Golonka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Golonka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sarbanes Oxley defends it well.

Golonka is looking for a kimura but Sarbanes Oxley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Golonka to get the leverage.
Sarbanes Oxley wants to get back to full guard.
Golonka wants to free his trapped foot but Sarbanes Oxley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sarbanes Oxley is staying active underneath Golonka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Golonka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Golonka is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sarbanes Oxley to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Golonka passes Sarbanes Oxley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Golonka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sarbanes Oxley has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Golonka seems to be looking for submissions.

Golonka seems to be working for a kimura but Sarbanes Oxley defends the submission attempt.

Sarbanes Oxley is defending against the submission attempts here by Golonka.
Robert Sarbanes Oxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golonka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sarbanes Oxley is defending against the submission attempts here by Golonka.
Sarbanes Oxley is looking for a sweep. Golonka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarbanes Oxley is refusing to be controlled, as Golonka sits in half guard.

Golonka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sarbanes Oxley defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Golonka is looking for a kimura but Sarbanes Oxley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Golonka to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irus Golonka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golonka, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irus Golonka!
Our winner, Irus Golonka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.