RRS FC 5: Ultimate! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Larson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Tank
vs
Larson

193 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Larson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tank.
Larson is trying to get back to half guard.
Larson struggling a bit here.
Larson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Tank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tank lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Larson down.
Tank is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Larson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Larson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Larson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tank asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Tank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tank stops Larson from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Larson is trying to stand up here but Tank is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tank is looking for a kimura but Larson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tank to get the leverage.
Tank working the head and body with strikes.
Larson tries to get to full guard but Tank has control of the leg.
Larson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tank's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tank passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Tank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Larson is pushing Tank's head away, looking to escape. Tank manages to hold on to the position though.
Larson is looking to reverse the position.
Tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
Tank working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tank is staying active.
Tank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Larson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tank has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tank controlling the position from side mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of War Tank.

Tank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Larson did well to prevent Tank getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tank is looking for a kimura but Larson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tank to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Tank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Tank is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Larson managing to control the position.
Tank stopping the sweep attempt from Larson.
Tank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson wants to get back to his feet but Tank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Larson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson wants to stand up but Tank is controlling the position.
Tank is trying to maintain the position but Larson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tank is trying to stand back up but Larson is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson wants to get back to his feet.
Larson is thwarting Tank's attempts to control the position.
Tank is trying to get back to full guard.
Tank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larson is working away from the top position though.
Larson wants to stand up but Tank has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank is pressing down on Larson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Tank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tank's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tank pushing down on Larson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Larson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larson kicks Tank off and gets back to his feet.
Tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larson.
Tank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tank looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larson tries to clinch but Tank moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tank shoots in for a takedown but Larson shows good takedown defense.
War Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tank.

Tank feints and as Larson raises his hands in defense, Tank changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Tank dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larson wants to clinch up but Tank keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tank.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larson.
Tank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like War Tank has been cut.
Larson wants to clinch up but Tank keeps it at a distance.

Tank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Larson did well to prevent Tank getting side control.
Larson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tank seems content to control.

Larson has one foot on Tank's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Tank feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Larson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larson trying to control the position.
Tank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tank!
Tank tries to hold on but Larson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Larson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tank is squirming around, avoiding Larson's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson prevents Tank from getting the reversal.
Tank throwing hammer fists to the chest of Larson. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank is looking to get to half guard.
Larson wants to control the pace but Tank is squirming around nicely.
Tank is working to get back to half guard.
Larson looking to control but Tank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tank kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tank gets back to half guard.
War Tank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larson controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brett Larson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Larson is looking to score with low kicks.
Brett Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tank dives in and scores a takedown into Larson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to War Tank.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tank, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... War Tank!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alborghetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Verhoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verhoost has chosen A minute of your time - Tom Jones as his entrance music. Tyler Alborghetti looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Alborghetti
vs
Verhoost

178 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Alborghetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Verhoost!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Verhoost closes the distance and pushes Alborghetti back into the cage.
Alborghetti looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Verhoost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Tyler Alborghetti has been cut.
Verhoost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Verhoost.
Alborghetti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Verhoost lands a knee to the head.
Verhoost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Verhoost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Verhoost lands a knee to the head.
Verhoost's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Verhoost lands a good knee to the midsection. Alborghetti won't want to take too many of those.
Verhoost working the clinch nicely. Alborghetti is working for position but Verhoost cracks him with a big knee to the head! Alborghetti crumples up against the cage and Verhoost lands two more shots before the ref can save Alborghetti! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Timo Verhoost!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bullet with a name. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gold
vs
Baker

188 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rich Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Baker!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baker looking to score a takedown here. Gold is defending well but Baker drives through and ends up in Gold's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gold being controlled here, momentarily.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Gold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ted Baker.

Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gold is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Baker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.

Baker working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gold turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Baker off and cradles Gold's limp body as Baker celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ted Baker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hojo Yoijimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yoijimbo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Them Crooked Vultures - Elephants. Robert Bummer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Yoijimbo
vs
Bummer

170 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hojo Yoijimbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Bummer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bummer looks to land a combination but Yoijimbo avoids it well.
Bummer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bummer dives in and grabs Yoijimbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoijimbo pushes down on Bummer's head and hops out.
Bummer with a poor takedown
and Yoijimbo counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Bummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yoijimbo clinches.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow that stopped Bummer in his tracks for a moment.
Yoijimbo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Robert Bummer has been cut.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow inside that Bummer shrugs off.
Bummer is trying to drag Yoijimbo to the mat but Yoijimbo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hojo Yoijimbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Bummer.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow just above Bummer 's eye.
Yoijimbo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Robert Bummer's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bummer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yoijimbo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yoijimbo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yoijimbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bummer looks gassed!
Yoijimbo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Robert Bummer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoijimbo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Bummer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hojo Yoijimbo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Banks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Four
vs
Banks

150 cm
29
142 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

175 cm
23
152 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banks.
Four looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Banks tries to bum rush Four with a series of wild strikes but Four uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Four showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
No luck for Four with that takedown attempt.
Four takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Henry Four has been cut.
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!
Banks looks to land a combination. Four sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Four avoids it really well and circles away.

Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banks is trying to trip Four. He has hold of a leg but Four is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Banks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banks passes into half guard.
Banks is taking a breather. Four says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Banks thows a huge punch but Four dodges it nicely.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Four keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banks tries to pass to full mount but Four defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks with a couple of short strikes.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Four takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Four is in a horrible position here. Banks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Banks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Banks punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks landing strikes from the mount and Four is in trouble!

Four is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Four is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banks looking to finish Four with some ground and pound. This is bad for Four!
Banks controlling the position easily from mount.
Banks looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Four covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Banks!