PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cees Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jakasashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunn
vs
Jakasashii

187 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cees Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jakasashii!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jakasashii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakasashii fails to land the takedown.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakasashii is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Jakasashii circles away and we're back to standing.

Jakasashii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Gunn actively working from the bottom here.

Jakasashii is working for a kimura here but Gunn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jakasashii's guard.

Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jakasashii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Jakasashii's legs - danger averted.
Gunn trying to control but Jakasashii is working from the bottom.

Jakasashii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakasashii keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.

Jakasashii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakasashii is keeping the position for now.

Jakasashii has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gunn 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 Jakasashii.
Jakasashii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jakasashii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunn has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to hold on to Jakasashii's head to control him but Jakasashii postures up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakasashii to get the leverage.
Gunn wants to control but Jakasashii is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jakasashii pulls his head out easily.
Gunn trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jakasashii seems to be working for a kimura but Gunn defends the submission attempt.

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

Gunn actively working from the bottom here.

Jakasashii is trying to work for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Jakasashii is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jakasashii is working for a kimura but Gunn is defending it quite comfortably.

Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jakasashii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakasashii.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jakasashii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunn is just riding it out for now. Jakasashii eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jakasashii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jakasashii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.

Jakasashii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunn napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jakasashii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Gunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jakasashii 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakasashii seems to be working for a kimura but Gunn defends the submission attempt.

Gunn actively working from the bottom here.

Jakasashii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunn sees it coming and defends easily.

Jakasashii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakasashii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to roll over but Jakasashii keeps him under control.

Gunn is defending against the submission attempts here by Jakasashii.

Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jakasashii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jakasashii is working for a submission of some sort.

Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakasashii to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn wants to control but Jakasashii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakasashii to get the leverage.

Jakasashii 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Jakasashii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jakasashii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunn sprawls well initially but Jakasashii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Jakasashii seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn gets full guard.
Jakasashii prevents Gunn from getting back to his feet.

Jakasashii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jakasashii has Gunn in his guard.

Jakasashii has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Jakasashii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakasashii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunn uses it to pass to side control.
Jakasashii is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakasashii is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gunn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jakasashii is looking to improve his position but Gunn isn't that keen on the idea.
Jakasashii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunn looking to secure an arm triangle but Jakasashii defends it well.
Gunn looking to control but Jakasashii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jakasashii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunn wants to control the pace but Jakasashii is squirming around nicely.
Gunn is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Jakasashii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jim Jakasashii has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to control the pace but Jakasashii is squirming around nicely.
Jakasashii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakasashii is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is trying desperately to improve position.
Jakasashii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunn wants to pass to mount but Jakasashii is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cees Gunn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cees Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cees Gunn.
I think Jakasashii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Jakasashii!