PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 3334 p4p, 355 weight class) and Rory Rothstein (ranked 3661 p4p, 381 weight class). Avgua Siav Leo Nani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rory Rothstein's chin.

Siav Leo Nani
vs
Rothstein

184 cm
26
158 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

One stop shop

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rothstein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leo Nani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rothstein is in Leo Nani's guard.
Rothstein wants to control from the top but Leo Nani keeps moving.

Rothstein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leo Nani shoots in for a double leg but Rothstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leo Nani misses with a takedown

and Rothstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leo Nani's guard.
Rothstein controls from within his opponent's guard.

Leo Nani has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Rothstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rothstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leo Nani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rothstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rothstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rothstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leo Nani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rothstein wants to pass the guard but Leo Nani is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rothstein postures up and lands a big shot to Leo Nani's brow.
Rothstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Leo Nani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Leo Nani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rothstein defends well.
Rothstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Leo Nani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rothstein is sitting in close to Leo Nani's body. Leo Nani has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rothstein is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rothstein is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Leo Nani.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!