PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apolo Jagez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jagez
vs
Bastard

176 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Apolo Jagez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jagez drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bastard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bastard is looking for a triangle but Jagez pushes his legs off easily.

Jagez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bastard dives on top into guard.

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

Jagez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Bastard showing good submission defense here.
Bastard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jagez tries to pass to full mount but Bastard defends it.

Bastard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Jagez trying to mount his opponent but Bastard defends it.
Jagez is working hard here to advance position.
Bastard gets back to full guard.
Bastard keeping full guard, as Jagez tries to pass.
Jagez is breathing heavily.
Bastard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastard, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Jagez with that takedown attempt.
Jagez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bastard as he avoids it easily.

Bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Bastard stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jagez scores with a punch to the head.
Jagez misses with a takedown attempt

and Bastard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jagez's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apolo Jagez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bastard is posturing up here but Jagez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bastard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bastard has to tap! Slick submission there by Jagez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apolo Jagez!
Apolo Jagez is the new lightweight champion!