PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rarl Divinchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khadaffi Janjalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Divinchi
vs
Janjalani

180 cm
24
166 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

179 cm
25
166 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rarl Divinchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khadaffi Janjalani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divinchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Janjalani tries to avoid it but Divinchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Janjalani to the ground. Janjalani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Divinchi misses with a takedown attempt - Janjalani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Divinchi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rarl Divinchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Divinchi misses with a takedown attempt - Janjalani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Janjalani misses with a two punch combination.
Janjalani tries a head kick but it misses.
Divinchi dodges the punch combination from Janjalani.
Divinchi dives in and grabs Janjalani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Janjalani pushes down on Divinchi's head and hops out.
Divinchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown but Janjalani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janjalani lands with a cross.

It looks like Rarl Divinchi has been cut.
Divinchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Janjalani circles away.
Janjalani leaves Divinchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Divinchi looks for a takedown but Janjalani sprawls well.
Rarl Divinchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Divinchi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Janjalani is trying to defend but Divinchi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Divinchi is breathing heavily.
Janjalani regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Divinchi preventing the sweep.

Divinchi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Janjalani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Janjalani has escaped and now he's on top!
Janjalani is looking to stand up but Divinchi won't let him.
Divinchi keeping full guard, as Janjalani tries to pass.

Divinchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janjalani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Divinchi is tightening it up a little... Janjalani has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Janjalani reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Janjalani taps out! nice BJJ there by Divinchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rarl Divinchi!