PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adem Cutahija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutahija is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fort Minor - Remeber the name. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jay
vs
Cutahija

200 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adem Cutahija!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cutahija forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Jay trying to land knees to the body.
Cutahija is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cutahija is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jay to keep the fight standing.
Cutahija tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jay avoids it.

Jay is trying to trip Cutahija. He has hold of a leg but Cutahija is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cutahija can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Cutahija has an active guard here but Jay has managed to pass into half guard.

Jay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cutahija sees it coming and defends easily.
Jay is pressing down on Cutahija's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cutahija is holding on for now.

Jay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cutahija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutahija is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cutahija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jay.
Cutahija trying to control here.
Cutahija is not content to let Jay control the position.

Jay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cutahija defends it well.
Jay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cutahija!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cutahija is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cutahija and Jay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jay wants to control but Cutahija is keeping him busy.

Jay swings around for an armbar but Cutahija sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jay's guard.
Cutahija must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cutahija is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jay.
Jay taking a bit of punishment here - Cutahija scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cutahija's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cutahija pulls his head out easily.
Jay is trying to get back to full guard.
Cutahija is controlling the pace.

Jay actively working from the bottom here.
Jay is breathing heavily.

Cutahija looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cutahija keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutahija wants to pass the guard but Jay is defending well.

Jay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay tries to get to full guard but Cutahija has control of the leg.

Jay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jay closes the distance and clinches up with Cutahija, looking for a takedown. Jay pushes Cutahija against the cage but Cutahija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Cutahija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jay's half guard.
Cutahija frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Jay that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jay is working hard here to advance position.
Dave Jay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jay throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cutahija. What's that going to do exactly?
Cutahija tries to control but Jay wriggling away.
Cutahija raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutahija content just to control the position here.
Jay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jay is trying to escape the mount.
Cutahija trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cutahija tries to control but Jay wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay is desperately trying to improve his position but Cutahija has a good base and remains in mount.

Cutahija has control of Jay's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jay regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutahija looking to control but Jay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutahija raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cutahija avoids the attempt from Jay to control.
Jay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jay tries to hold on but Cutahija postures up.
Cutahija scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cutahija is landing with some decent strikes but Jay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is trying to stand but he's just given Cutahija his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cutahija not allowing Jay to control his hands.
Jay breaks Cutahija's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jay trying to control but Cutahija is working from the bottom.
Cutahija wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.

Cutahija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cutahija's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adem Cutahija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jay with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cutahija counters with a shoot takedown. Jay fights it but they end up in guard.

Jay looking for a guillotine here but Cutahija defends easily.
Jay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Jay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cutahija has worked his arm free - good work by Cutahija!
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!

Jay goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cutahija rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jay's guard! Nice work there by Cutahija!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cutahija stands up from Jay's guard - Cutahija perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Jay as Cutahija shoots in.
Jay shoots and misses

and Cutahija counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutahija trying to control the position but Jay is working away.
Cutahija looks up at the clock and then as Jay takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cutahija smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Cutahija decides to stand back up. Cutahija steps back and let's Jay get back to his feet.

Cutahija throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cutahija is in Jay's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cutahija wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.

Cutahija avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jay pushes Cutahija off and gets back to his feet.
Cutahija tries to clinch up.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Cutahija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay has his takedown stuffed

and Cutahija counters with a takedown into side control.
Jay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cutahija tries to advance position but instead Jay slips a leg back in to half guard.
Jay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cutahija trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Jay!
A relieved looking Dave Jay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.