PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xayne Trufaunt (ranked 7010 p4p, 178 weight class) and Sifis Pantelakis (ranked 3800 p4p, 141 weight class). Sifis Pantelakis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Trufaunt
vs
Pantelakis

191 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xayne Trufaunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sifis Pantelakis!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pantelakis has Trufaunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Pantelakis is trying to pull guard but Trufaunt has him pressed against the cage.

Trufaunt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pantelakis regains guard immediately.

Pantelakis working for a triangle but Trufaunt defends it easily.

Pantelakis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Pantelakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trufaunt defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trufaunt throws an elbow that misses. Pantelakis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trufaunt's guard. Nice move by Pantelakis!

Pantelakis drops back looking for a leg! Trufaunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trufaunt manages to kick Pantelakis off! Pantelakis jumps back into Trufaunt's guard.

Trufaunt working for a triangle but Pantelakis defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trufaunt keeping moving, preventing Pantelakis from controlling successfully.

Trufaunt is looking for a triangle but Pantelakis pushes his legs off easily.

Pantelakis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trufaunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pantelakis has Trufaunt in his guard.

Trufaunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trufaunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pantelakis is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pantelakis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Trufaunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pantelakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trufaunt has managed to get both his arms back between Pantelakis's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pantelakis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pantelakis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Underground MMA- Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Trufaunt won't allow Pantelakis to sweep him here.
Trufaunt wanted to stand there but Pantelakis had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trufaunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trufaunt wants to get up but he can't break Pantelakis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pantelakis has his feet on Trufaunt's thighs here. He's pushed Trufaunt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Trufaunt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sifis Pantelakis!
After the big win, Sifis Pantelakis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.