SKFCC Round 2 Fight! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frank Banana was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Deathgrip
vs
Banana

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Banana!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deathgrip's waist but Deathgrip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banana off to one side.
Deathgrip looks for a takedown but Banana sprawls well.

Banana gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Banana is trying to work for a kimura but Deathgrip is defending well.
Deathgrip trying to control but Banana postures up.
Banana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Deathgrip preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Deathgrip gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deathgrip trying to control the position here.
Deathgrip lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banana!

Deathgrip looking to secure an arm triangle but Banana defends it well.
Banana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deathgrip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banana tries to hold on but Deathgrip pushes him away.
Banana is desperately trying to improve his position but Deathgrip has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deathgrip looking for a guillotine from mount but Banana is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Deathgrip is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banana has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banana looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Deathgrip looking for the RNC.

Banana is trying to defend against the choke here but Deathgrip has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Deathgrip Tightens the hold and Banana taps out furiously! Deathgrip displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blink Deathgrip!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ am (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for DJ am has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

am
vs
Za

175 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ai Za!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Za checks a low kick from am.

Za shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Za is looking for a kimura here.
am is trying to stand.

Za is sneakily working for an arm triangle but am sees it coming and defends easily.
am really is a fat lump.
Za stalling.
am wants to get back to his feet.
Za scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Za is trying to control. am wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
am wants to get back to full guard.
Za sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. am defending well though.

am is defending against the submission attempts here by Za.
Za trying to control the action but am is working from the bottom.
am knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Za on the ground.
am is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Za scores with a couple of nice shots.
am is not content to let Za control the position.
Za thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
am avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Za.

Za is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so am is just riding it out for now. Za eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Za sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. am defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za thows a huge punch but am dodges it nicely.
Za winds up and cracks am with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Za missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Za has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

am actively working from the bottom here.
am is breathing heavily.
Za seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Za perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Za is looking to take a break and control but am is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Za is nestled in close to am, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Za thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Za looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Za seems to be working for a kimura but am defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Za in particular looking to stall.
Za lands strikes from half guard.
am is not content to let Za control the position.

Za is looking for a kimura but am is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Za to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Za is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Za is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. am doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Za.
Za not doing much here.

Za is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! am is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ai Za!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jabbar
vs
Stone

179 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurt Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Stone!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch there but Jabbar circles away.
Jabbar tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone throws a combination. Jabbar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Stone clinches with his opponent.
Jabbar fails to pull guard.
A short right from Stone.
A bit of stalling here from Jabbar.
Stone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stone works on Jabbar's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stone taking a breather.
Jabbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
Jabbar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone avoiding damage.
Jabbar tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Kurt Jabbar has been cut.
Stone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Stone avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Stone.

Jabbar pulls Stone into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Jabbar is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to get up but he can't break Jabbar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Jabbar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jabbar dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Jabbar's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Jabbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar looks to throw a body kick
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Jabbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Jabbar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
Stone is looking to clinch but Jabbar is avoiding it.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.

Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Jabbar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabbar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jabbar. Jabbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone effectively controlling the action here.
Jabbar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone scores with a hook to the body.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jabbar's defenses.
Stone controlling the action here for a moment.
Stone lands with a right to the head.
Stone has Jabbar pressed against the cage, preventing Jabbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone works on Jabbar's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Jabbar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stone.

Jabbar is rocked!
Stone pushes Jabbar against the cage. Stone is working some dirty boxing. Stone pushes off with a quick right hook! Jabbar goes down! Jabbar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stone moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Stone!