PBP Commentary

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

Ingrahm
vs
Big

185 cm
21
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaac Ingrahm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JJ Big!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Big decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Big moves nicely into side control.

Big is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ingrahm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ingrahm is looking for a sweep.
Ingrahm gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Big is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ingrahm is surviving well by controlling Big's body position as best he can.
Ingrahm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Big is looking to work his way around to Ingrahm's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ingrahm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Big is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ingrahm can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ingrahm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Big jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ingrahm manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingrahm is looking to regain half guard here but Big keeps moving and retains side control.
Ingrahm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ingrahm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ingrahm.
Ingrahm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ingrahm wants to sweep here but Big controlling him for the moment.
Ingrahm pulls Big in to control the position.
Ingrahm is trying to control the position but Big postures up.
Ingrahm keeping full guard, as Big tries to pass.
Big is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Big being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Big shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ingrahm as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Big or perhaps it was just good defense by Ingrahm which made him look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ingrahm.
Big looks gassed!
Ingrahm misses with a double jab.
Ingrahm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Big as he avoids it easily.
Big shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ingrahm as he jumps to the side.
Isaac Ingrahm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Big.
Big throws a series of strikes that have Ingrahm backpedaling.
Ingrahm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Isaac Ingrahm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big shoots in but Ingrahm avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ingrahm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ingrahm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Ingrahm breaks from the clinch.
Ingrahm throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ingrahm wants to clinch up but Big keeps it at a distance.
Big avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingrahm tries to close the distance and clinch but Big swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ingrahm moves in looking to clinch but Big pushes him off.
Ingrahm doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.
Big keeps the fight on the outside.

Ingrahm gets the takedown into side control.
Ingrahm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ingrahm trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ingrahm connects with a decent elbow.
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 ground and pound from Ingrahm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Big is looking for a sweep.
Big manages to get back to half guard.
Ingrahm is nestled in close to Big, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Big looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ingrahm trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
Big keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Big looking for submissions off his back.
Big is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ingrahm wants to stand but Big has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Ingrahm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Big avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ingrahm tries to close the distance and clinch but Big swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ingrahm tries to clinch up.
Ingrahm is looking to clinch.
Ingrahm misses with a head kick.
Ingrahm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Big closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ingrahm did well to prevent Big getting side control.
Big is breathing heavily.
Big trying to mount his opponent but Ingrahm defends it.
Ingrahm is trying to stand.
Ingrahm trying to control here.

Big is trying to work for a kimura but Ingrahm is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingrahm is pressing down on Big's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Big pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ingrahm is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ingrahm rushes Big and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ingrahm.
Ingrahm lands a body punch in the clinch.

Ingrahm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ingrahm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Big tries to buck Ingrahm off but Ingrahm is having none of it.

Ingrahm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Big has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ingrahm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big tries to buck Ingrahm off but Ingrahm is having none of it.
Ingrahm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big keeps working.
Ingrahm cracks Big with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Big is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ingrahm off and has taken his back!

Big is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Big is not going to allow Ingrahm to sit and survive in this position.
Ingrahm manages to reverse the position and now he's in Big's guard. Nice work there by Ingrahm.
Big can't keep his opponent in guard - Ingrahm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ingrahm wants to get back to his feet.
Ingrahm controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big is not content to let Ingrahm control the position.
Ingrahm passes to full mount!
Big is working to get back to half guard.
Big is squirming around, avoiding Ingrahm's attempts to control the action.
Ingrahm prevents Big from getting the reversal.
Isaac Ingrahm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ingrahm raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ingrahm cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

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.
Big tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ingrahm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ingrahm lands a big elbow.
Ingrahm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ingrahm tries to control but Big wriggling away.
Ingrahm prevents Big from getting the reversal.
Ingrahm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Big sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Big looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ingrahm controlling the action here.
Big is looking for a sweep. Ingrahm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Ingrahm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ingrahm throws a series of strikes that have Big backpedaling.

Big closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ingrahm did well to prevent Big getting side control.
Ingrahm gets back to full guard.
Ingrahm wants to sweep but no luck.
Big wants to pass the guard but Ingrahm is keeping the position.
Big won't allow Ingrahm to sweep him here.
Bigis looking to pass into half guard but Ingrahm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ingrahm is in guard.
Ingrahm is stalling in the full guard.

Big is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ingrahm trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Big is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ingrahm wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Ingrahm is working Big over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ingrahm wants to pass the guard but Big is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ingrahm shoots and misses

and Big counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Big.
Big passes Ingrahm's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Big is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ingrahm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Big.
Ingrahm gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingrahm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ingrahm is trying to keep Big in close.
Big slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Big advances nicely into full mount.
Ingrahm is trying desperately to improve position.
Big is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ingrahm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Isaac Ingrahm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ingrahm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ingrahm and Big has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ingrahm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Big wants to get back to full guard.
Big is refusing to be controlled, as Ingrahm sits in half guard.

Big looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ingrahm is looking to take a break and control but Big is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Big gets the takedown into side control.

Big is working to tighten is grip on Ingrahm's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ingrahm has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Big is really squeezing tight and eventually Ingrahm passes out! Big breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). JJ Big!