PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hansa Rachstakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Indiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Indiana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hansa Rachstakk's chin.

Rachstakk
vs
Indiana

160 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hansa Rachstakk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Indiana!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rachstakk tries to clinch but Indiana is having none of it.
Rachstakk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Indiana avoids it really well and circles away.
Indiana stuffs the takedown attempt from Rachstakk. Rachstakk gets slowly back to his feet.

Rachstakk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Indiana's guard.

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

Indiana had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rachstakk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Indiana Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rachstakk's back instead.

Rachstakk is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Indiana patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Rachstakk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Indiana is trying to stick to Rachstakk's back but Rachstakk is turning into Indiana. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Indiana's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rachstakk.
Rachstakk postures up in Indiana's guard and throws a big left but Indiana blocks it.
Indiana keeping moving, preventing Rachstakk from controlling successfully.
Indiana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rachstakk manages to get himself to full guard.

Rachstakk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Indiana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rachstakk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rachstakk working for a triangle but Indiana defends it easily.

Rachstakk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Indiana is looking for a kimura but Rachstakk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Indiana to get the leverage.
Indiana looks gassed!
Rachstakk is looking for a sweep. Indiana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rachstakk is doing well to control the position and prevent Indiana from advancing to side control.
Rachstakk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Indiana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Indiana's back!
Indiana rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Indiana actively working from the bottom here.

Rachstakk is working for a kimura but Indiana is defending it quite comfortably.

Rachstakk is trying to work for a kimura but Indiana is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Indiana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rachstakk pulls his head out easily.

Rachstakk is trying to work for a kimura but Indiana is defending well.

Indiana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Indiana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rachstakk pulls his head out easily.
Indiana tries to roll over but Rachstakk keeps him under control.
Rachstakk wants to pass the guard but Indiana is defending well.

That's four 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.
Rachstakk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rachstakk trying to control the action but Indiana is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rachstakk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rachstakk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Indiana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hansa Rachstakk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Indiana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansa Rachstakk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Indiana keeps the fight on the outside.
Rachstakk tries to clinch but Indiana is having none of it.
Rachstakk is looking to clinch.
Rachstakk is looking to clinch but Indiana is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rachstakk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rachstakk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rachstakk tries to clinch there but Indiana circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hansa Rachstakk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rachstakk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rachstakk tries to clinch but Indiana is having none of it.
Indiana keeps the fight on the outside.
Rachstakk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Indiana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Indiana throws a jab when Rachstakk was well out of range.
Rachstakk blocks a jab.
Rachstakk shoots in for a takedown but Indiana shows good takedown defense.
Rachstakk is looking to clinch but Indiana is avoiding it.
Rachstakk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indiana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Indiana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rachstakk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Indiana rushes Rachstakk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Indiana lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Indiana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Indiana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Indiana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rachstakk blocks the elbow strike.
Indiana misses with some punches.
Indiana scores with a shot to the side of Rachstakk's head.
Indiana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Indiana.
Rachstakk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Indiana is keeping busy.
Rachstakk takes an elbow to the temple.
Indiana lands an elbow inside.
Indiana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Indiana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rachstakk blocks the elbow strike.
Indiana misses with an elbow over the top.
Indiana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rachstakk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Indiana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Indiana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Indiana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rachstakk's brow.
Rachstakk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Indiana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rachstakk avoids a wild elbow strike from Indiana.
Nice elbow from Indiana.
Indiana misses with the head strike.
Indiana lands a right hand.
Indiana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Indiana lands with a right to the head.
Rachstakk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Indiana.
Indiana misses with the head strike.
Indiana has Rachstakk pressed against the cage, preventing Rachstakk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rachstakk avoids a wild elbow strike from Indiana.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Indiana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rachstakk's brow.
Indiana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rachstakks head.
Indiana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Indiana lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rachstakk is working for takedown but Indiana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rachstakk takes an elbow to the temple.
Indiana misses with an elbow strike.
Rachstakk is working for takedown but Indiana is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hansa Rachstakk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rachstakk dodges an elbow strike from Indiana.
Indiana lands an elbow that stopped Rachstakk in his tracks for a moment.
Rachstakk blocks the elbow strike.
Indiana lands with a right to the head.
Indiana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rachstakk backwards.
Indiana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Indiana.
Indiana pushes off an throws an elbow but Rachstakk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Indiana.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Indiana scores with a shot to the side of Rachstakk's head.
Rachstakk tries to pull guard but Indiana won't allow it.
Rachstakk blocks the elbow strike.
Indiana misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Indiana scores with a shot to the side of Rachstakk's head.
Indiana throws an elbow that misses.
Indiana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Indiana lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rachstakk avoids a wild elbow strike from Indiana.
Indiana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Indiana misses with an elbow over the top.
Indiana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rachstakk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Indiana is keeping busy.
Rachstakk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Indiana walks away with a smile on his face. Rachstakk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rachstakk clinches but Indiana breaks the clinch
and Indiana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rachstakk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Indiana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Indiana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rachstakk tries to clinch up
and Indiana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rachstakk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Indiana counters with a stiff right hand.
Rachstakk clinches but Indiana breaks the clinch
and Indiana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Indiana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rachstakk wants to clinch
and Indiana counters with a nice uppercut.
Rachstakk tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Indiana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Indiana won't allow Rachstakk to sweep him here.

Rachstakk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rachstakk has momentary wrist control but Indiana slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rachstakk can't keep his opponent in guard - Indiana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Indiana is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rachstakk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Indiana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rachstakk tries to get to full guard but Indiana has control of the leg.
Indiana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Indiana is working for a kimura but Rachstakk is defending it quite comfortably.

Indiana is working for a kimura but Rachstakk is defending it quite comfortably.
Rachstakk gets full guard.

Rachstakk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indiana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rachstakk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Indiana is one step ahead there.
Rachstakk trying to control the position here.

Indiana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Indiana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indiana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Rachstakk 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.

Rachstakk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rachstakk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rachstakk trying to control the position from guard on top but Indiana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rachstakk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Indiana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Indiana lands with a right hand.

That's four 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.
Rachstakk clinches but Indiana breaks the clinch
and Indiana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rachstakk closes the distance but Indiana moves to the side
and Indiana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rachstakk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Indiana to counter with a crisp jab.
Rachstakk looks to clinch

and Indiana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rachstakk won't be happy with that.
Rachstakk wants to control but Indiana postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Indiana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rachstakk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rachstakk tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Indiana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Indiana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Indiana!