PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Shibasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesys Kazlauskas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shibasaki
vs
Kazlauskas

173 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
163 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsuyoshi Shibasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazlauskas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shibasaki circles away.

Shibasaki scores with a takedown into Kazlauskas's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Kazlauskas working for a triangle but Shibasaki defends it easily.
Kazlauskas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shibasaki wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Shibasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shibasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazlauskas on the ground.
Shibasaki wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shibasaki wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Shibasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazlauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tsuyoshi Shibasaki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kazlauskas shoots and misses

and Shibasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Kazlauskas didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibasaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kazlauskas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibasaki wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
Shibasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shibasaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kazlauskas tries to get to full guard but Shibasaki has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shibasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Kazlauskas is defending well.
Shibasaki wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibasaki stalling away here and it's allowed Kazlauskas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kazlauskas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kazlauskas is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazlauskas wants to pass to mount but Shibasaki is defending the position.

Kazlauskas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shibasaki tries to roll over but Kazlauskas keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibasaki is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shibasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kazlauskas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazlauskas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Shibasaki is working from the bottom.
Kazlauskas stays in close to Shibasaki's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazlauskas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazlauskas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shibasaki keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsuyoshi Shibasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Shibasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shibasaki looks to land a left hand but Kazlauskas moved out of range nicely.
Shibasaki stuffs the takedown.
Shibasaki throws a shot from downtown. Kazlauskas moves away and avoids it.
Shibasaki fails with the takedown.
Kazlauskas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shibasaki is just out of range.
Kazlauskas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shibasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazlauskas somewhat.
Shibasaki slips a jab and a cross from Kazlauskas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shibasaki circles away.
Kazlauskas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cesys Kazlauskas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shibasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shibasaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Kazlauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shibasaki pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibasaki trying to mount his opponent but Kazlauskas defends it.
Kazlauskas trying to control from the bottom.
Shibasaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tsuyoshi Shibasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shibasaki prevents Kazlauskas from improving his position.
Kazlauskas moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas keeping full guard, as Shibasaki tries to pass.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Shibasaki from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shibasaki looking to pass the guard.
Kazlauskas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shibasaki!
Kazlauskas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shibasaki is working to get back to half guard.

Kazlauskas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shibasaki manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazlauskas has an Americana. Shibasaki didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kazlauskas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kazlauskas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cesys Kazlauskas!