PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luther Rennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagdish Bhagwati (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.

Rennis
vs
Bhagwati

177 cm
24
176 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luther Rennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jagdish Bhagwati!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rennis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rennis misses with a hook.
Rennis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bhagwati throws a series of punches but Rennis avoids them all with ease.
Bhagwati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rennis avoids the body shot from Bhagwati.
A head kick misses from Bhagwati.
Rennis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rennis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bhagwati at a distance.
Bhagwati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rennis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rennis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rennis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rennis. Bhagwati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bhagwati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rennis.

Rennis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bhagwati manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bhagwati throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Rennis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rennis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bhagwati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bhagwati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rennis.
Rennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rennis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Rennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rennis pushing down on Bhagwati's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rennis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bhagwati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rennis with shots to the head and body - Bhagwati looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bhagwati regains half guard.
Bhagwati tries to get to full guard but Rennis has control of the leg.

Rennis is trying to work for a kimura but Bhagwati is defending well.
Rennis tries to pass to full mount but Bhagwati defends it.
Bhagwati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Rennis there.
Rennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bhagwati defending well though.

Rennis is trying to work for a kimura but Bhagwati is defending well.
Rennis trying to mount his opponent but Bhagwati defends it.
Rennis is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhagwati trying to control here.
Bhagwati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rennis is thwarting Bhagwati's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bhagwati as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rennis misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Rennis.
Bhagwati is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rennis is looking to slow Bhagwati down with leg kicks.
Rennis takes one to the chin there.
Bhagwati lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rennis backs up against the cage.
Bhagwati throws a body punch but Rennis moves out of range.
Rennis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhagwati moves away.
Bhagwati cracks Rennis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rennis.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bhagwati can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rennis tries for a kimura but Bhagwati is defending well.
Rennis landing strikes.
Bhagwati parries the strikes from Rennis easily there. Rennis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bhagwati to escape.
Rennis working away.
Bhagwati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bhagwati managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rennis.
The strikes coming from Rennis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rennis cracks the inside of Bhagwati's front leg.
Bhagwati throws a head kick that misses.
Rennis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rennis throws a leg kick which misses Bhagwati's front leg but catches the back leg as Bhagwati tries to avoid it.
Rennis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhagwati is just out of range.

Rennis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bhagwati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rennis.
Bhagwati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rennis is working away from the top position though.
Rennis works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rennis with the ground and pound from mount.
Rennis with the ground and pound from mount.
Rennis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bhagwati's face.
Rennis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Bhagwati that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rennis throwing strikes here but Bhagwati is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rennis prevents Bhagwati from getting the reversal.
Rennis lands with some strikes.
Rennis prevents Bhagwati from getting the reversal.
Bhagwati wants to control but Rennis is having none of it.
Rennis lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhagwati keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rennis raining down shots from the mount!
Bhagwati is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Rennis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rennis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bhagwati lands a right hook to the body.
Bhagwati lands with a shot to the body.
Rennis thumps Bhagwati with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rennis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bhagwati has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bhagwati and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bhagwati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rennis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhagwati.
Bhagwati swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rennis.
Bhagwati's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rennis takes a swing at Bhagwati's ribcage but misses.
Rennis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bhagwati defends it nicely.
Rennis thows a body shot but no joy.
Bhagwati tries to work over Rennis's front leg with a kick but Rennis checks it.
Bhagwati throws an overhand right that lands on Rennis's shoulder, as Rennis tries to avoid the shot.
Bhagwati is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good leg kick by Rennis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bhagwati throws a solid leg kick but Rennis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bhagwati.
Bhagwati misses with a head kick.
Rennis blocks a jab.
Bhagwati connects with a crisp jab.
Bhagwati lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhagwati takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rennis throws out a leg kick but Bhagwati moves out of range and Rennis only half commits.
Rennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bhagwati defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhagwati throws a big shot that misses.
Rennis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Rennis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rennis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rennis prevents Bhagwati from improving his position.

Rennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bhagwati doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rennis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rennis is thwarting Bhagwati's attempts to control the position.
Bhagwati wants to improve his position but Rennis is controlling well.
Rennis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhagwati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rennis.
Bhagwati wants to improve his position but Rennis is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rennis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhagwati.
Bhagwati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhagwati misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhagwati needs to keep his hands up - Rennis had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Bhagwati.
Rennis thumps Bhagwati with a low kick.
Bhagwati tries a low kick but Rennis avoids it.
Bhagwati throws out a loose jab but Rennis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhagwati throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bhagwati with a jab.

Rennis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bhagwati is trying to defend but Rennis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bhagwati is trying to stand back up but Rennis is controlling him
Rennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bhagwati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bhagwati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rennis.
Luther Rennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhagwati is looking to improve his position.
Rennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bhagwati defending well though.
Bhagwati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rennis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bhagwati knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bhagwati is trying to control but can't.
Bhagwati is controlling Rennis's trapped leg to prevent Rennis from advancing to side control.
Bhagwati wants to control but Rennis is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rennis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bhagwati wants to get back to full guard.
Rennis wants to free his trapped foot but Bhagwati is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bhagwati lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bhagwati throws a shot from downtown. Rennis moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rennis throws a leg kick which misses Bhagwati's front leg but catches the back leg as Bhagwati tries to avoid it.
Rennis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rennis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jagdish Bhagwati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhagwati thows a body shot but no joy.
Bhagwati takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bhagwati throws the left hand but Rennis avoids the punch easily.
Rennis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bhagwati misses with a double jab.
Rennis cracks a nice hook into Bhagwati's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bhagwati lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rennis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rennis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Rennis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bhagwati's guard.
Rennis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bhagwati wants to improve his position but Rennis is controlling well.
Bhagwati is in trouble now - Rennis has advanced to mount!
Rennis lands a big shot there that rocks Bhagwati but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rennis with the ground and pound from mount.
Rennis with good strikes from the mount here!

Rennis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bhagwati is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Rennis!