PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rothstein (ranked 2586 p4p, 5066 weight class) and Grga Chvarak (ranked 339 p4p, 546 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rothstein
vs
Chvarak

193 cm
25
212
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
203
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Rothstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grga Chvarak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chvarak counters with a nice uppercut.
Rothstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chvarak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Rothstein instigates a clinch.
Rothstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to pull guard but Chvarak holds him up against the cage and eventually Rothstein drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chvarak stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothstein. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein tries to clinch up
and Chvarak counters with a nice body shot.
Rothstein is looking to clinch.
Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chvarak swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rothstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chvarak did well to prevent Rothstein getting side control.
Rothstein is thwarting Chvarak's attempts to control the position.
Rothstein is looking to advance position but Chvarak won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein is working hard here to advance position.
Rothstein is looking to take a break and control but Chvarak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothstein trying to mount his opponent but Chvarak defends it.

Rothstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Chvarak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chvarak is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chvarak is defending against the submission attempts here by Rothstein.

Rothstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chvarak wants to improve his position but Rothstein is controlling well.

Chvarak actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rothstein seems to be working for a kimura but Chvarak defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rothstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rothstein tries to pass to full mount but Chvarak defends it.
Chvarak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rothstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Chvarak wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Chvarak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chvarak wants to control but Rothstein is keeping busy.
Rothstein moves nicely into side control.

Rothstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chvarak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein tries to move to mount but Chvarak blocks the move with his legs.

Rothstein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chvarak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rothstein but great work by Chvarak.
Rothstein gets back to half guard.
Chvarak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rothstein's head.
Rothstein is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rothstein actively working from the bottom here.

Chvarak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Chvarak counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Rothstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rothstein clinches up against the cage.
Rothstein is trying to pull guard but Chvarak has him pressed against the cage.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rothstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Rothstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chvarak smiles and moves away.
Rothstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein looks to clinch
and Chvarak counters with a right hand to the body.
Rothstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt - Chvarak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Chvarak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chvarak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chvarak circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chvarak counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chvarak to counter with a crisp jab.

Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Chvarak's guard.
Rothstein stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Rothstein looking to pass the guard.
Rothstein is looking to pass into half guard but Chvarak pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chvarak is in guard.

Chvarak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rothstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chvarak is aware though and is defending well.
Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Chvarak from controlling successfully.

Rothstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chvarak defends well.

Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Chvarak defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Chvarak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Chvarak is posturing up here but Rothstein has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chvarak tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chvarak has to tap! Slick submission there by Rothstein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Rothstein!