PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Peroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flare comes to the cage accompanied by Also Sprach Zarathustra. Jax Peroni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Flare
vs
Peroni

173 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

154 Degrees in Sydney (154 Quality Stamina)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Peroni!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peroni looks for a takedown but Flare sprawls well.
Peroni throws a series of punches but Flare avoids them all with ease.
Peroni tries to bum rush Flare with a series of wild strikes but Flare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peroni throws a series of punches but Flare avoids them all with ease.
Flare with a poor takedown

and Peroni moves into the clinch.
Flare tries to score a body lock takedown but Peroni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peroni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flare.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare wants a takedown but no success here.
Peroni looking to stall.

Peroni works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Flare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Flare is looking for a triangle but Peroni pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peroni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flare wants to stand and escape but Peroni is having none of it.
Flare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peroni is one step ahead there.
Peroni with a flurry of punches that miss.

Flare looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peroni has picked Flare up and slammed him! Flare can't keep hold of the triangle and Peroni manages to pass to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Peroni.
Flare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flare sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flare has a hand on Peroni's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Peroni takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Flare looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Flare trying to control the hands but Peroni won't let him.
Flare looking very determined here, making life difficult for Peroni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flare rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare manages to get to full guard.
Peroni is working Flare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Flare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peroni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peroni is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Flare working for submissions but it's allowed Peroni to get to half guard.
Peroni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flare keeps working.
Flare tries to roll over but Peroni keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jax Peroni will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Peroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flare.
Peroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flare misses with a takedown attempt
and Flare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flare dodges the punch combination from Peroni.
Jax Peroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flare showed some decent athleticism there.

Flare seems to be looking for submissions.

Flare stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Flare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Flare is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Peroni rolls with it to try and escape but Flare cranks on the arm and Peroni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Flare!