PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jizzy Krup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Lytle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lytle
vs
Krup

181 cm
31
179 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

180 cm
32
175 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jizzy Krup!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lytle - that will leave a mark!
Krup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lytle is fending him off so far but Krup persists. Nope, Lytle circles away and we're back to standing.

Lytle tries to sprawl but Krup drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Krup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lytle sees it coming and defends easily.
Krup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lytle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Krup is going to stand back up.
Krup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Krup is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krup wants to stand up but Lytle has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krup seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lytle is trying to control but can't.
Krup wants to stand up but Lytle has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Lytle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krup pulls his head out easily.
Krup wants to get back to his feet.

Krup is looking for a kimura but Lytle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krup to get the leverage.
Krup seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Lytle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lytle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krup pulls his head out easily.

Krup 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.
Krup tries to stand and escape but Lytle is controlling the position.

Krup is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lytle defends it well.
Krup tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lytle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krup pulls his head out easily.
Krup lands with a punch from half guard.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back.
Lytle is looking for a sweep. Krup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Krup is looking for a kimura but Lytle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krup to get the leverage.
Krup tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lytle.

Krup 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.
Krup prevents Lytle from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is not content to let Krup control the position.

Krup decides to return to a standing position.

Lytle closes the distance and clinches.
Lytle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krup has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lytle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Krup has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lytle is trying to keep an underhook but Krup manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Krup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lytle sees it coming and defends easily.
Krup tries to stand and escape but Lytle is controlling the position.
Lytle is trying to maintain the position but Krup is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krup wants to get back to his feet.
Lytle is trying to stand back up but Krup is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jizzy Krup dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lytle throws a body punch but Krup moves out of range.

Krup looking to score a takedown here. Lytle is defending well but Krup drives through and ends up in Lytle's guard.
Krup lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Lytle working for a triangle but Krup defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krup wants to stand but Lytle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lytle is looking for a triangle but Krup pushes his legs off easily.
Krup slips nicely into half guard.
Krup prevents Lytle from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lytle tries to roll over but Krup keeps him under control.
Krup wants to get back to his feet.

Krup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lytle sees it coming and defends easily.
Krup slips a nice elbow through Lytle's hands, connecting with Lytle's forehead.
Krup is looking to take a break and control but Lytle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lytle is trying to control but can't.
Lytle won't allow Krup to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krup tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Krup connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lytle is looking to escape.
Lytle can't escape the position.
Krup is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krup is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lytle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Krup cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Lytle is rocked!
Lytle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Lytle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You get the feeling that Lytle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Krup is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lytle seems to have got his legs back now.
Lytle is in a horrible position here. Krup smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krup wants to get back to his feet but Lytle is holding on tight.
Lytle is desperately trying to improve his position but Krup has a good base and remains in mount.
Krup tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

Krup working for a submission but Lytle is keeping him at bay.
Lytle is in a horrible position here. Krup smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Krup working for a guillotine from mount but Lytle is in no mood to give up.

Krup is working for a guillotine from mount but Lytle frees his head quite easily.
Krup is breathing heavily.
Krup trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is desperately trying to improve his position but Krup has a good base and remains in mount.

Krup jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lytle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Krup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lytle keeps working.
Lytle tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lytle wants to control but Krup postures up.
Lytle tries to bench press Krup off him but Krup keeps the position.
Krup works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krup wants to stand but Lytle is controlling his arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle tries to buck Krup off but Krup is having none of it.

Krup decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lytle to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jizzy Krup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Krup shoots in and drives through. Lytle sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lytle!
Krup slips a jab and a cross from Lytle.
Lytle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krup.
Krup misses with a takedown attempt - Lytle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lytle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Krup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lytle tries to avoid it but Krup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lytle to the ground. Lytle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Lytle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jizzy Krup.
Lytle throws a series of strikes that have Krup backpedaling.

Lytle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krup to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lytle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krup scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Krup drops back looking for a leg! Lytle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lytle manages to kick Krup off! Krup jumps back into Lytle's guard.
Krup trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lytle has his foot on Krup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krup works his way back into a safe position though.
Krup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lytle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krup defends well.
Krup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Krup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James Lytle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krup trying to control the action but Lytle is working from the bottom.
Krup is taking a breather. Lytle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krup tries to stand and escape but Lytle is controlling the position.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back.

Lytle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krup lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Lytle is looking for a sweep. Krup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krup wants to control but Lytle is keeping him busy.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krup is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lytle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jizzy Krup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krup trying to control from half guard but Lytle is working away.
Krup winds up and cracks Lytle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jizzy Krup is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krup wants to free his trapped foot but Lytle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lytle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krup tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lytle.
Krup blocks the strikes from Lytle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krup with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back.
Lytle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krup wants to stand but Lytle has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lytle is refusing to be controlled, as Krup sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jizzy Krup hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lytle throws a combination that misses

and Krup counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Krup is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lytle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jizzy Krup!