PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julma JUSSI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

JUSSI
vs
Lecter

178 cm
23
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julma JUSSI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter throws a head kick but JUSSI moves out of range.
Lecter misses with a head kick.
Lecter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
JUSSI will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lecter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
JUSSI misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lecter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lecter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Julma JUSSI has been cut.
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!

JUSSI scores a takedown into full mount!
JUSSI is breathing heavily.
Lecter is trying to stand up.
Lecter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JUSSI. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

JUSSI looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

JUSSI has hold of Lecter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lecter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
JUSSI controlling the position easily from mount.
JUSSI wants to control the pace but Lecter is squirming around nicely.
Lecter is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

JUSSI is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lecter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lecter shrugs it off.
Lecter prevents JUSSI from taking his back.
JUSSI trying to control but Lecter is having none of it.

JUSSI looking to secure an arm triangle but Lecter defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JUSSI looking to control but Lecter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lecter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
JUSSI moves to take his opponent's back.
Lecter has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

JUSSI is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lecter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lecter for a finish.
Lecter holding both JUSSI 's hands and preventing any damage.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter wants to get back to his feet.

Lecter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julma JUSSI's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lecter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lecter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lecter throws a head kick that half lands.

Lecter throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as JUSSI stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lecter follows into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter lands a big shot there that rocks JUSSI but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

JUSSI is rocked!
JUSSI is in a horrible position here. Lecter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh JUSSI is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lecter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
JUSSI seems to have got his legs back now.
JUSSI working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns JUSSI that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lecter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
JUSSI tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JUSSI takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lecter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Lecter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but JUSSI manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lecter working away.
JUSSI is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lecter wants to control but JUSSI is keeping him busy.
JUSSI sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Lecter there.
Lecter trying to control from JUSSI's half guard. JUSSI has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lecter thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

JUSSI is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lecter is trying to stand back up.

JUSSI looking for the choke but no joy.
Lecter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JUSSI is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. JUSSI controlling the positon.
Lecter looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

JUSSI working for the choke.
Lecter trying to get back to his feet but JUSSI is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Lecter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of JUSSI's arms.

Lecter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of JUSSI's arms.
Lecter is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julma JUSSI's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lecter tries to land a front kick but JUSSI steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
JUSSI will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
JUSSI fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lecter connects with a solid leg kick.
Julma JUSSI is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JUSSI looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
JUSSI tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lecter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten JUSSI somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julma JUSSI. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Lecter.
Lecter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lecter scoring well with a low kick there.
Lecter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt JUSSI.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lecter lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
JUSSI chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lecter can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lecter.
Lecter lands a nice leg kick that just misses JUSSI's sensitive parts.
Lecter lands with a slapping head kick.
Lecter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of JUSSI's head.
JUSSI takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecter lands a nice leg kick that just misses JUSSI's sensitive parts.
JUSSI takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lecter delivers a nice body kick.
Lecter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lecter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lecter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
JUSSI fails to land the takedown.
Lecter throws a head kick that JUSSI semi-blocks.
JUSSI chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lecter can pounce on him.
Lecter throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter throws a head kick that misses.
Lecter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lecter scores with a spinning back kick!
JUSSI will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
JUSSI is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lecter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lecter connects with a solid leg kick.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lecter lets loose with a powerful body kick. JUSSI will feel that in the morning.
Lecter cracks the inside of JUSSI's front leg.
JUSSI takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
JUSSI tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lecter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten JUSSI somewhat.
JUSSI misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lecter throws a head kick that JUSSI semi-blocks.
Lecter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lecter throws a leg kick which misses JUSSI's front leg but catches the back leg as JUSSI tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JUSSI shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lecter's guard.
Lecter is looking to stand up but JUSSI isn't so interested in that idea.
Lecter can't keep his opponent in guard - JUSSI advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

JUSSI in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lecter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from JUSSI!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julma JUSSI!