PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Park Ji Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Pasca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ji Sung
vs
Pasca

186 cm
23
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Park Ji Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johann Pasca!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ji Sung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pasca!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Ji Sung is trying to get an arm triangle but Pasca is defending well.
Pasca tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ji Sung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pasca is trying to improve his position.

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

Ji Sung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasca is looking for a sweep.
Pasca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ji Sung off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasca is hanging on to Ji Sung's back as he tries to escape.

Pasca working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pasca has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ji Sung breaks Pasca's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Ji Sung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ji Sung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ji Sung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pasca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pasca manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pasca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pasca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pasca looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pasca looking for submissions off his back.
Pasca looks winded!

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

Ji Sung 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.

Pasca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ji Sung is pressing down on Pasca's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pasca is holding on for now.

Ji Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pasca defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ji Sung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Pasca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ji Sung seems to be looking for submissions.

Pasca actively working from the bottom here.

Ji Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Pasca defends the submission attempt.

Ji Sung is looking for a kimura here.

Pasca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Pasca actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ji Sung seems to be looking for submissions.

Ji Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pasca defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ji Sung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pasca sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pasca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Park Ji Sung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ji Sung enables Pasca to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ji Sung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Pasca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ji Sung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pasca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ji Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pasca is aware though and is defending well.

Pasca drops back looking for a leg! Ji Sung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ji Sung manages to kick Pasca off! Pasca jumps back into Ji Sung's guard.
Johann Pasca has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pasca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ji Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pasca is aware though and is defending well.

Ji Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pasca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pasca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pasca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Sung swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ji Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Ji Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pasca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Pasca drops back looking for a leg! Ji Sung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ji Sung manages to kick Pasca off! Pasca jumps back into Ji Sung's guard.

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

Pasca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pasca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

Ji Sung is looking for a triangle but Pasca pushes his legs off easily.

Ji Sung looking for a guillotine here but Pasca defends easily.

Pasca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pasca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ji Sung is looking for a triangle but Pasca pushes his legs off easily.

Ji Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Sung can't keep his opponent in guard - Pasca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Ji Sung actively working from the bottom here.

Pasca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pasca is pressing down on Ji Sung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Sung is holding on for now.

Ji Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pasca frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasca wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ji Sung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ji Sung is working hard here to advance position.

Pasca working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Sung is desperately trying to improve his position but Pasca has a good base and remains in mount.

Pasca working for a submission but Ji Sung is keeping him at bay.
Ji Sung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johann Pasca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ji Sung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pasca to the ground. Ji Sung is now in Pasca's guard.
Ji Sung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pasca working for a triangle but Ji Sung defends it easily.
Ji Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pasca is keeping the position for now.

Pasca has his foot on Ji Sung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ji Sung works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Ji Sung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ji Sung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pasca working for a triangle but Ji Sung defends it easily.

Ji Sung drops back looking for a leg! Pasca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pasca manages to kick Ji Sung off! Ji Sung jumps back into Pasca's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pasca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pasca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pasca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ji Sung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ji Sung drops back looking for a leg! Pasca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pasca manages to kick Ji Sung off! Ji Sung jumps back into Pasca's guard.

Pasca working for a triangle but Ji Sung defends it easily.

Ji Sung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ji Sung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Pasca looking for a guillotine here but Ji Sung defends easily.
Ji Sung stands and throws Pasca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pasca tries to improve position but can't.

Ji Sung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ji Sung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pasca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ji Sung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pasca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Pasca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ji Sung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pasca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ji Sung.
Pasca wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pasca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ji Sung is looking for a kimura here.

Ji Sung seems to be looking for submissions.

Pasca actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ji Sung 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 fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johann Pasca.
I think Pasca 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Johann Pasca!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Johann Pasca!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Johann Pasca!

Johann Pasca wins by unanimous decision!