PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lollapalooza
vs
Dejesus

170 cm
23
160 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

185 cm
27
164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above)

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Lollapalooza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Dejesus!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lollapalooza shoots in for a takedown but Dejesus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Dejesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Lollapalooza which made him look bad.
Dejesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Lollapalooza, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Lollapalooza drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Dejesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dejesus keeping moving, preventing Lollapalooza from controlling successfully.
Lollapalooza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dejesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lollapalooza stands and steps away. Dejesus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Lollapalooza as Dejesus shoots in.
Dejesus looks for a takedown but Lollapalooza sprawls well.
Xavier Lollapalooza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.
Dejesus misses with a takedown

and Lollapalooza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lollapalooza preventing the sweep.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dejesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lollapalooza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lollapalooza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lollapalooza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dejesus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lollapalooza, into his guard.
Lollapalooza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Dejesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lollapalooza swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dejesus defends well.

Lollapalooza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dejesus is aware though and is defending well.

Dejesus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lollapalooza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dejesus wants to stand but Lollapalooza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dejesus looking to pass the guard.
Lollapalooza 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.

Dejesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dejesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dejesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lollapalooza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dejesus has managed to get both his arms back between Lollapalooza's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lollapalooza's guard.

Lollapalooza working for a triangle but Dejesus defends it easily.
Dejesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dejesus won't allow Lollapalooza to sweep him here.
Dejesus won't allow Lollapalooza to get back to his feet.
Dejesus preventing the sweep.
Lollapalooza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dejesus stands up and waves to Lollapalooza to follow him.
Lollapalooza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dejesus as he jumps to the side.
Lollapalooza is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus has his takedown stuffed

and Lollapalooza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dejesus's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dejesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lollapalooza postures up and lands a big shot to Dejesus's brow.
Lollapalooza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dejesus has momentary wrist control but Lollapalooza slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lollapalooza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dejesus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lollapalooza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lollapalooza shoots in for a double leg but Dejesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lollapalooza shoots in and drives through. Dejesus sprawls well.
Lollapalooza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dejesus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lollapalooza somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Lollapalooza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lollapalooza tries for a takedown but Dejesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dejesus has his takedown stuffed

and Lollapalooza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dejesus's guard now.

Dejesus looking for a guillotine here but Lollapalooza defends easily.

Lollapalooza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dejesus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dejesus has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus is looking to stand up but Lollapalooza won't let him.
Dejesus pushes down on Lollapalooza's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Dejesus is trying to work for a kimura but Lollapalooza is defending well.

Lollapalooza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lollapalooza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dejesus wants to free his trapped foot but Lollapalooza is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lollapalooza manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lollapalooza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dejesus gets a takedown into half guard.
Xavier Lollapalooza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lollapalooza won't allow Dejesus to pass to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lollapalooza moves into full guard.

Lollapalooza is looking for a triangle but Dejesus pushes his legs off easily.
Dejesus wants to stand but Lollapalooza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lollapalooza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dejesus defends it easily.
Lollapalooza controls Dejesus momentarily but Dejesus frees himself.
Lollapalooza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dejesus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Dejesus drops back looking for a leg! Lollapalooza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lollapalooza manages to kick Dejesus off! Dejesus jumps back into Lollapalooza's guard.
Dejesus wanted to stand there but Lollapalooza had control of the position.

Lollapalooza working for a triangle but Dejesus defends it easily.

Lollapalooza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dejesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dejesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dejesus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lollapalooza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lollapalooza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lollapalooza!

Lollapalooza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dejesus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lollapalooza tries for a kimura but Dejesus is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dejesus regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xavier Lollapalooza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Dejesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Lollapalooza which made him look bad.
Lollapalooza shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Lollapalooza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dejesus.
Dejesus has a takedown stuffed.
Xavier Lollapalooza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.

Lollapalooza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dejesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dejesus has momentary wrist control but Lollapalooza slips an elbow through the middle.
Lollapalooza looking to sit in guard and control but Dejesus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dejesus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dejesus wants to stand but Lollapalooza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dejesusis looking to pass into half guard but Lollapalooza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lollapalooza is in guard.
Lollapalooza trying to control but Dejesus is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lollapalooza wants to control from the top but Dejesus keeps moving.

Dejesus looking for a guillotine here but Lollapalooza defends easily.
Dejesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lollapalooza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dejesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dejesus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lollapalooza is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dejesus pulls down on the head and he's put Lollapalooza to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Douglas Dejesus!
After winning the bout, Douglas Dejesus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.