PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between marka im a get ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karbao Baka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marka im a get ya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

im a get ya
vs
Baka

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Combat Pro Finesse

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, marka im a get ya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karbao Baka!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

im a get ya closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baka to the mat! Baka manages to get full guard.

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

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

Baka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baka can't keep his opponent in guard - im a get ya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if im a get ya 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.
im a get ya prevents Baka from improving his position.
im a get ya trying to control from half guard but Baka is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baka wants to get back to full guard but im a get ya has passed into side control.
Baka prevents im a get ya from taking his back.
Baka has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Baka prevents im a get ya from getting a body triangle.
Baka rolls, trying to escape but im a get ya keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
im a get ya is looking to control Baka but Baka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of im a get ya's arms.
im a get ya trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
im a get ya doesn't have the hooks in and Baka manages to turn into his guard.
Baka advances to half guard.

Baka seems to be working for a kimura but im a get ya defends the submission attempt.

Baka is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, im a get ya has managed to free his arm - good work.
im a get ya is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. im a get ya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
im a get ya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baka's guard.

Baka had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. im a get ya is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Baka Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take im a get ya's back instead.
im a get ya turns into Baka and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
im a get ya slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Baka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
im a get ya wants to control from the top but Baka keeps moving.

Baka working for a triangle but im a get ya defends it easily.
im a get ya passes Baka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baka tries to roll over but im a get ya keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

im a get ya is trying for a kimura here. Baka looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! im a get ya wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). marka im a get ya!