PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sol Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahim Salaharja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Farrell
vs
Salaharja

211 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sol Farrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rahim Salaharja!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salaharja throws a series of punches but Farrell moves out of range.
Farrell is looking for a counter combo.
Salaharja misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Salaharja misses its intended target.
Salaharja fails to land with a series of punches.
Salaharja throws a right hand that Farrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Farrell also avoids with ease.

Farrell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salaharja's guard.
Farrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salaharja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrell throwing strikes from guard but Salaharja blocks nicely.
Salaharja wants to stand but Farrell is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaharja has a closed guard, preventing Farrell from standing up.
Farrell throws a big right hand that misses.
Farrell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salaharja is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Farrell slips a jab and a cross from Salaharja.
Farrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salaharja misses with a double jab
and Farrell counters with a series of strikes. Salaharja will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salaharja misses with the combination.
Farrell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farrell slips under a jab.
A big left from Salaharja misses.
Salaharja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salaharja throws a right hand that Farrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Farrell also avoids with ease.
Rahim Salaharja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salaharja misses with a double jab
and Farrell counters with a series of strikes. Salaharja will be more careful next time no doubt.

Farrell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Salaharja looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Farrell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salaharja is defending against the submission attempts here by Farrell.
Farrell tries to stand and escape but Salaharja actually recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farrell stops Salaharja from standing up.
Farrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salaharja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farrell is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Salaharja lands a big uppercut and Farrell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Farrell looks OK. Salaharja waves Farrell back to his feet!

Farrell is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Salaharja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Salaharja throws an off balance right hand
and Farrell counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Farrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Sol Farrell has been cut.
Salaharja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farrell.
Sloppy strikes from Salaharja. Those never looked like landing.
Farrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Salaharja swinging wildly here.
Farrell seems to have got his legs back now.
Salaharja throws a right hand that misses
and Farrell counters with a left and a right that stings Salaharja.
Salaharja throws a right hand that misses
and Farrell counters with a two punch combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Salaharja in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Salaharja throws a right hand that Farrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Farrell also avoids with ease.
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!
Salaharja throws a nice looking combination but Farrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salaharja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farrell counters with a three punch combo that has Salaharja backing up. Salaharja nods at Farrell to acknowledge the strikes.
Salaharja drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Farrell right on the button. Farrell goes down! Salaharja follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Salaharja gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahim Salaharja!