PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Firbino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Firbino has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Firbino
vs
Jitsu

195 cm
27
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

167 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Firbino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firbino throws a head kick but Jitsu moves out of range.

Jitsu gets caught flat footed, as Firbino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Firbino forces his way into half guard.

Firbino stands up from half guard.
Jitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Firbino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jitsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jitsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jitsu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jitsu is looking to break free of the clinch but Firbino has double underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jitsu has eaten all the pies!
Firbino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jitsu's efforts to push away.

Jitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu misses with a takedown

and Firbino counters with a takedown into side control.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firbino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Firbino seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Firbino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Firbino is controlling the pace.

Jitsu looking for subs from the bottom but Firbino mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firbino dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Firbino cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Firbino manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jitsu to take his back!
Firbino has good solid back control here.
Jitsu is really stuck here.
Jitsu keeps trying to improve his position.
Jitsu is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu holding both Firbino 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firbino controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
Firbino has good solid back control here.
Firbino is hanging on to Jitsu's back as he tries to escape.
Firbino is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've been informed that Jitsu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Firbino softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Firbino is trying to stick to Jitsu's back but Jitsu is turning into Firbino. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Firbino's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jitsu.
Firbino keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Firbino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Firbino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Firbino!
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
Jitsu sneaks back into half guard.
Firbino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firbino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jitsu for as long as he can get away with.

Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Firbino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Firbino throws a head kick but Jitsu moves out of range.

Firbino clinches up with Jitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Jitsu wants to break free but Firbino has control.

Jitsu breaks from the clinch.

Firbino feints and as Jitsu raises his hands in defense, Firbino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Firbino passes into half guard.
Firbino wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Firbino is taking a breather. Jitsu 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Firbino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Firbino is figuring out what he wants to do next.

We're going to have a standup here because Andre Firbino wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Firbino misses with a head kick.
Firbino misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu gets caught napping as Firbino dives in and scores a takedown. Jitsu manages to retain guard.

Jitsu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Firbino escapes and throws Jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jitsu tries to buck Firbino off but Firbino is having none of it.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Firbino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Firbino not doing much here.
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!
Firbino is nestled in close to Jitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firbino is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.

Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Firbino pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu is breathing heavily.

Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Firbino decides to stand up.

Firbino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jitsu with the active half guard here but Firbino passes nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Firbino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Firbino stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitsu fails with the takedown

and Firbino counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Firbino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Firbino.

Firbino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jitsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Firbino is in Jitsu's guard.

Jitsu has an active guard here but Firbino has managed to pass into half guard.
Firbino is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Firbino working Jitsu over with strikes.
Firbino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Firbino wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu has hold of Firbino's hands but Firbino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Firbino lands strikes from half guard.
Firbino trying to control the pace.
Andre Firbino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Firbino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.

Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu with the active half guard here but Firbino passes nicely into side control.
Jitsu pushes Firbino away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Firbino gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jitsu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Firbino controlling the position.
Jitsu tries to escape but Firbino is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firbino staying calm.
Jitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Firbino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drew Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu tries to escape but Firbino is in control.
Firbino scores with a couple of short elbows.
Firbino has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Firbino controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is in all sorts of trouble here.

Firbino is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jitsu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Firbino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 fight!
Andre Firbino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firbino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Firbino!