PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 3686 p4p, 23530 weight class) and Cthulhu Mythos (ranked 436 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Gatsby had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gatsby
vs
Mythos

178 cm
41
167
22 - 8 - 0

163 cm
23
155
5 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cthulhu Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mythos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mythos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gatsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Gatsby.
Mythos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mythos misses with a combination

and Gatsby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mythos!

Gatsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mythos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gatsby is working to tighten his grip on Mythos's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mythos has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gatsby is really squeezing tight and eventually Mythos passes out! Gatsby breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Gatsby!
A pretty intense looking Joe Gatsby took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.