PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Denisovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denisovitch comes into the arena with Katyusha blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Denisovitch
vs
Jones

180 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Denisovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones checks a leg kick.
Denisovitch misses with a head kick.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Denisovitch wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Denisovitch keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones trying to control but Denisovitch is working from the bottom.
Denisovitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisovitch keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Denisovitch keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denisovitch's head.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Denisovitch is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denisovitch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Denisovitch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Denisovitch!
Jones pulls Denisovitch in close to prevent any damage.

Jones pushes a forearm under Denisovitch's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Denisovitch is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Jones!
Michael Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.