PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ROCHA TARCISIO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Skripplenorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skripplenorth has chosen Slayer - Raining Blood as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

TARCISIO
vs
Skripplenorth

220 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
22
268 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Violent Snake (SALES !)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ROCHA TARCISIO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Skripplenorth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

TARCISIO drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Skripplenorth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. TARCISIO doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. TARCISIO manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skripplenorth is trying to keep TARCISIO in close.

Skripplenorth looking for a guillotine here but TARCISIO defends easily.
Skripplenorth pulls TARCISIO in close to prevent any damage.

Skripplenorth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! TARCISIO escapes and throws Skripplenorth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Skripplenorth is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skripplenorth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on TARCISIO's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skripplenorth is looking to improve his position.
Skripplenorth gets back to full guard.
Skripplenorth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for TARCISIO!

Skripplenorth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, TARCISIO has worked his arm free - good work by TARCISIO!
Skripplenorth looks gassed!
TARCISIO tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skripplenorth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TARCISIO is trying to control Skripplenorth's posture but Skripplenorth avoids it.
TARCISIO regains half guard.
TARCISIO wants to control but Skripplenorth is keeping busy.
Skripplenorth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
TARCISIO tries to reverse the position but Skripplenorth maintains control.
Skripplenorth controlling from mount.

Skripplenorth throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! TARCISIO has his hands clasped together but Skripplenorth breaks the hold and TARCISIO is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Skripplenorth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Skripplenorth!