PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigit comes into the arena with Gie blaring out of the sound system. The Sigit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sigit
vs
Rauparaha

173 cm
30
146 lbs
20 - 12 - 2

168 cm
33
143 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing

Popeye Nutritional Supplement

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, The Sigit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Te Rauparaha!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rauparaha closes the distance and clinches.
Rauparaha prevents the takedown attempt.
Sigit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rauparaha pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Rauparaha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sigit wants to control from the top but Rauparaha keeps moving.
Sigit throws an elbow that misses. Rauparaha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sigit's guard. Nice move by Rauparaha!

Rauparaha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sigit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rauparaha has managed to get both his arms back between Sigit's legs - danger averted.
Rauparaha wants to stand and escape but instead Sigit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauparaha keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rauparaha keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauparaha keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Rauparaha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rauparaha can't keep his opponent in guard - Sigit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sigit is thwarting Rauparaha's attempts to control the position.
Rauparaha won't allow Sigit to pass to mount.
Sigit throws a strike but Rauparaha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rauparaha trying to control the position.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but Rauparaha blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sigit drops back looking for a leg! Rauparaha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rauparaha manages to kick Sigit off! Sigit jumps back into Rauparaha's guard.
Rauparaha keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Rauparaha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rauparaha keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Rauparaha trying to control the position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sigit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rauparaha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauparaha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sigit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rauparaha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rauparaha is keeping the position for now.
Rauparaha wants to get back to his feet but Sigit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sigit postures up in Rauparaha's guard and throws a big left but Rauparaha blocks it.
Sigit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sigit working some strikes from top position.
Rauparaha can't keep his opponent in guard - Sigit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sigit is pressing down on Rauparaha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rauparaha is holding on for now.
Sigit prevents Rauparaha from standing back up.
Rauparaha wants to improve his position but Sigit is controlling well.
We've been informed that Rauparaha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sigit wants to control but Rauparaha is keeping him busy.

Sigit is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rauparaha is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Sigit!
The Sigit opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Te Rauparaha stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thx!'.