PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Blub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jiu Jitsu
vs
Blub

171 cm
27
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bla Blub!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blub digs a good body shot into Jiu Jitsu's ribs.
Blub will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jiu Jitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Blub darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jiu Jitsu tries to roll over but Blub keeps him under control.
Blub really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiu Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blub thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blub missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blub seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiu Jitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiu Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiu Jitsu.
Blub distracts Jiu Jitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blub won't allow Jiu Jitsu to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu keeping full guard, as Blub tries to pass.
Jiu Jitsu is adopting a defensive guard.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the position.
Blub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jiu Jitsu's guard.
Jiu Jitsu gets back to full guard.
Blub postures up.
Blub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiu Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiu Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Blub from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blub in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiu Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blub working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blub won't allow Jiu Jitsu to sweep him here.
Blub throwing strikes from guard but Jiu Jitsu blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blub trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blub must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to control the position but Blub postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Blub as Jiu Jitsu shoots in.
Blub stalks Jiu Jitsu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jiu Jitsu's face. Jiu Jitsu staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jiu Jitsu enables Blub to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jiu Jitsu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blub trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blub being controlled here momentarily.
Blub works over Jiu Jitsu with some ground and pound from guard.
Blub throwing strikes but missing.

Jiu Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blub defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiu Jitsu wants to sweep here but Blub controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blub looking to pass the guard.
Blub trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiu Jitsu wants to sweep here but Blub controlling him for the moment.
Blub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jiu Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blub is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jiu Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blub trying to control but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bla Blub dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Blub throws a head kick that misses.
Blub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu avoids it really well and circles away.
Blub scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bla Blub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blub closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Blub catches Jiu Jitsu right on the button with a cross.

Jiu Jitsu is rocked!
Blub throws a right hand that Jiu Jitsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiu Jitsu also avoids with ease.
Oh Jiu Jitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiu Jitsu finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Blub's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Jiu Jitsu falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bla Blub!